Johnny Hallyday
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Johnny Hallyday
1943 - 2017
Johnny Hallyday was a French singer and actor, best known for hit songs like Quelque chose de Tennessee, Que je t'aime or L'idole des jeunes. He died on December 6, 2017 in Marnes-la-Coquette, aged 74.
Quick Facts
- Name: Johnny Hallyday
- Full name: Jean-Philippe Smet
- Occupation: singer, actor
- Born: June, 15 1943 in Paris
- Died: December, 6 2017 in Marnes-la-Coquette (aged 74)
- Citizenship: France
Entourage
- Children:
- Spouse:
- Adeline Blondieau (1990-1995)
- Læticia Hallyday (since 1995)
- Sylvie Vartan (1965-1980)
- Romantically involved with:
- Nathalie Baye (1983-1986)
- Catherine Deneuve (1964)
Selected Filmography
2004: Crimson Rivers II (Olivier Dahan): the blind hermit
Selected Discography
1985: Quelque chose de Tennessee
1969: Que je t'aime
1963: L'idole des jeunes
The latest news
Nathalie BayeAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Nathalie Baye, 77, and her partner had split up. Is the French actress really single again?Read It »- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | According to a top source, Sylvie Vartan is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the singer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
- Catherine DeneuveAMP™, | French star Catherine Deneuve is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the 82-year-old actress could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.Read It »
- Læticia HallydayAMP™, | The 50-year-old model is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited her to join in the famous dance earlier this year.Read It »
- David HallydayAMP™, | Sad news for David Hallyday fans as speculation had been rife that the French singer will announce his retirement from music, at age 59, with immediate effect.Read It »
David HallydayAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Tuesday, January 13), ‘Que je t'aime’ is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [January 2026 update] News of Johnny Hallyday’s death on December 6, 2017 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the singer’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.Read It »- Laura SmetAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (January 13, 2026), suggest the 42-year-old actress has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Laura Smet seems to be off the market.Read It »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that Adeline Blondieau is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Tuesday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 54-year-old actress about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?Read It »