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:
- Læticia Hallyday (since 1995)
- Adeline Blondieau (1990-1995)
- 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
Sylvie VartanAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Sylvie Vartan is finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2027.Read It »
Sylvie VartanAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Thursday, October 22), ‘Que je t'aime’ is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music.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 51, with immediate effect.Read It »
- David HallydayAMP™, | On Wednesday morning the Sun-Times reported the 60-year-old singer David Hallyday and his girlfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [October 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 »- 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 »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that Adeline Blondieau is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Thursday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 55-year-old actress about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?Read It »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | The 78-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 83-year-old actress could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.Read It »