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
RumorsAMP™, | [December 2025 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 »- Læticia HallydayAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that Læticia Hallyday is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Saturday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 50-year-old model about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?Read It »
- Laura SmetAMP™, | According to a top source, Laura Smet is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the singer, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 81-year-old Sylvie Vartan has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2025.Read It »
Sylvie VartanAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Saturday, December 13), ‘Que je t'aime’ is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music.Read It »- Catherine DeneuveAMP™, | The 82-year-old actress 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™, | David Hallyday, 59, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Singer Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its January 2026 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot men for the number one spot!Read It »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | On Friday morning the Sun-Times reported the 54-year-old actress Adeline Blondieau and her boyfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | Sad news for Nathalie Baye fans as speculation had been rife that the French actress will announce her retirement from acting, at age 77, with immediate effect.Read It »