French Rock'n'Roll Icon Johnny Hallyday Dead at 74

French star Johnny Hallyday has passed away at the age of 74, following a battle with lung cancer.
 
"Johnny Hallyday has left us," his wife Laeticia said in a statement on Wednesday (December 6). "I write these words without believing them. But yet, it's true. My man is no longer with us."
 
A statement from French President Emmanuel Macron's office described Hallyday as "a vibrant icon."
 
Hallyday was a beloved performer in his native France throughout his 50-year career, gaining a reputation early on as a "French Elvis" for his gravelly voice and cowboy attitude. To date, he has sold more than 100 million albums.
 
He was reportedly preparing a new album and stage tour at the time of his death.
 
Last month, Hallyday was rushed to a hospital emergency room, prompting an outpouring of support from fans on social media.
 
Now, in the wake of his passing, plenty more tributes are flooding in. See a selection of those below.
 

On a tous en nous quelque chose de Johnny. https://t.co/1z35AuH4bJ

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 6, 2017

I'm very sad to hear the news that Johnny Hallyday passed away. He was a giant in show business...a true icon! My thoughts go out to his family, his loved ones, and to the millions of fans who adored him for many decades.He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.- Céline xx…

— Celine Dion (@celinedion) December 6, 2017

Farewell Dear @JohnnySjh. Your friendship, sweetness and support are imprinted in my heart. It is an honor to have known you and to have spent time with you and your beautiful family. Your soul is pure Rock and Roll. Repose en paix. 📷: @candyTman pic.twitter.com/1ZAFUewHlo

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) December 6, 2017

 

La gentillesse, la bienveillance, la curiosité, l'envie, l'humilité, la passion, l'amour, l'amitié, la force, le courage.... Et tant d'autres sentiments que j'ai ressenti chez toi Johnny ! Tu vas nous manquer terriblement. Mais ta voix, tes yeux et ton sourire resterons avec nous à tout jamais. Repose en paix mon ami ! Je t'aime

A post shared by Guillaume Canet (@guillaumecanetofficiel) on Dec 6, 2017 at 1:45am PST

Quelle chance immense de t'avoir connu...un HOMME inoubliable, exceptionnel , aux valeurs et conseils si précieux.
MERCI pour tout.
Tu vas tant nous manquer Johnny...
Nos pensées & Notre affection à Laeticia, Jade, Joy, Laura, David et tous ses proches. pic.twitter.com/7HhME8uSGX

— Omar Sy (@OmarSy) December 6, 2017

La France est en deuil d'un très grand artiste, de cette voix irremplaçable, de ce talent et d'un répertoire. Johnny va laisser un vide que personne ne pourra jamais combler. - NShttps://t.co/CanNdoH3sq pic.twitter.com/Gg0Ehn5vVs

— Nicolas Sarkozy (@NicolasSarkozy) December 6, 2017

En 1965, il était le sergent #Smet 🎸... Merci #JohnnyHallyday.
1943-2017 pic.twitter.com/PxR99sPwpU

— Ministère des Armées (@Defense_gouv) December 6, 2017

Il avait de nombreux fans dans la Police Nationale, nombreux étaient les policiers qui ont eu à assurer la sécurité de ses concerts, nous rendons hommage au grand  #JohnnyHallyday pic.twitter.com/eLhs6quEcj

— Police Nationale 67 (@PoliceNat67) December 6, 2017