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
Læticia HallydayAMP™, | According to a top source, Johnny Hallyday's wife Læticia Hallyday is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the model's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [March 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 »- 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 2026.Read It »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Adeline Blondieau, 55, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Actress Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its April 2026 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot women for the number one spot!Read It »
- David HallydayAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that David Hallyday is expecting a baby after long-time partner was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Friday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 59-year-old singer about to be a dad to a little boy or girl?Read It »
David HallydayAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Friday, March 20), ‘Que je t'aime’ is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music.Read It »- Laura SmetAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Laura Smet, 42, and her partner had split up. Is the French actress really single again?Read It »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | French star Nathalie Baye is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the 77-year-old actress could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.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 »