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
David HallydayAMP™, | David Hallyday, 59, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Singer Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its March 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 »- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | The 77-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 »
- 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 »
Johnny HallydayAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Thursday, February 26), ‘Crimson Rivers II’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Sad news for Adeline Blondieau fans as speculation had been rife that the French actress will announce her retirement from acting, at age 55, with immediate effect.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 »- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (February 26, 2026), suggest the 81-year-old singer has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Sylvie Vartan seems to be off the market.Read It »
- Læticia HallydayAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Læticia Hallyday, 50, and her partner had split up. Is Johnny Hallyday's wife really single again?Read It »
- Laura SmetAMP™, | On Wednesday morning the Sun-Times reported the 42-year-old actress Laura Smet and her boyfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »