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™, | [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 »
Johnny HallydayAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Saturday, January 17), ‘Crimson Rivers II’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »- Catherine DeneuveAMP™, | Catherine Deneuve, 82, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Actress Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its February 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 »
- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | On Friday morning the Sun-Times reported the 81-year-old singer Sylvie Vartan and her boyfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »
- 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 »
- 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 »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (January 17, 2026), suggest the 54-year-old actress has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Adeline Blondieau seems to be off the market.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 »
- David HallydayAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that David Hallyday is expecting a baby after long-time partner was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Saturday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 59-year-old singer about to be a dad to a little boy or girl?Read It »