Françoise Hardy has passed away at the age of 80, according to an announcement made on June 11th by her musician son, Thomas Dutronc. She was a French singer-songwriter, actor, and model, and had a career that spanned several decades. Though it is unclear what caused her death, Hardy had previously revealed in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2018 after receiving a lymphoma diagnosis in 2004.
Hardy is best known for her music, having broken out in 1962 with her hit song “Tous les garçons et les filles”. This track went on to top the singles charts in Paris and other countries, making her a sensation both in France and around the world. Hardy recorded in several languages, including German, English, and Italian, but her biggest English-language hit came in 1968 with “It Hurts to Say Goodbye”. The track reached number one in both the UK and France.
Aside from her music exploits, Hardy also enjoyed a career in modelling and acting from 1963-1976. Some of her most notable roles included What’s New Pussycat?, Château en Suède, Grand Prix, and Monte Carlo: C’est La Rose. She authored numerous works, including both fiction and non-fiction pieces, and had a side career in astrology, demonstrating her varied interests.
Though the news of her passing is a great loss, it comes with heartfelt messages of condolences from many contemporaries. David Hallyday, son of famed French singer Johnny Hallyday, was among those who shared a message of comfort on social media
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