French singer Françoise Hardy's career spans five decades. - The 80-year-old singer passed away.
Legendary French singer Françoise Hardy has passed away at the age of 80. Her son, Thomas Dutronc (50), announced the news on Instagram with a heartbreaking photo of himself as a young boy with his beloved mother.
Françoise Hardy originated in Paris in 1944 and began her musical journey in the early '60s. She gained widespread recognition with her 1962 hit "Tous les garçons et les filles," which she wrote herself at just 18 years old. In 1963, Hardy participated in the Eurovision Song Contest and surprised everyone by finishing in 5th place. 2023 saw the US publication "Rolling Stone" include Hardy as the sole French representative on their list of the 200 greatest singers and musicians, ranking her at number 162.
Victim of Cancer Since 2004
As early as 2004, Hardy found herself locked in a battle with cancer. In a 2023 interview with "Paris Match," she expressed her fear of suffering more than death, and her deep-seated concerns over having to part ways with her son. Over recent years, Hardy actively campaigned for the right to assisted suicide.
Hardy made headlines in 1981 when she tied the knot with singer and actor Jacques Dutronc. The two had been a couple since 1967, and their son Thomas was born in 1974. However, since the '90s, the couple had been residing separately.
