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
Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the actress, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 54-year-old Adeline Blondieau has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.Read It »
Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Friday, February 6), ‘Crimson Rivers II’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Sylvie Vartan, 81, and her partner had split up. Is the French singer really single again?Read It »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | On Thursday morning the Sun-Times reported the 77-year-old actress Nathalie Baye and her boyfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [February 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 »- Læticia HallydayAMP™, | Sad news for Læticia Hallyday fans as speculation had been rife that Johnny Hallyday's wife will announce her retirement from modelling, at age 50, with immediate effect.Read It »
- David HallydayAMP™, | According to a top source, David Hallyday 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™, | Catherine Deneuve’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 82-year-old actress has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as she offered her Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »
- Laura SmetAMP™, | French star Laura Smet is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the 42-year-old actress could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.Read It »