Françoise Hardy, a French singer, actor, and model who captivated audiences worldwide in the 1960s, is no more. She was 80. Her son, musician Thomas Dutronc, confirmed her death on Instagram , sharing a childhood photo with the caption " Maman est partie (Mom is gone).
" Per reports, Hardy had been battling lymphatic and laryngeal cancer since her initial diagnosis in 2004. May she rest in peace. Hardy's musical legacy Hardy's musical career began in 1962—aged 18—with the hit Tous les garçons et les filles ( All the Boys and Girls ).
She achieved international success with her English-language song It Hurts to Say Goodbye in 1968. Her music was characterized by a breathy, deadpan alto voice that Rolling Stone 's Will Hermes described as "French cool and Gallic heat simultaneously." The magazine placed Hardy at No.
162 on their list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023. Hardy's influence on fashion and modeling In addition to her music, Hardy also had a successful acting career, spanning from 1963 to 1976. The multi-hyphenate personality made a mark in the fashion world, too, modeling for renowned designers such as Yves Saint Laurent.
Her classic beauty and style contributed to her status as a fashion icon. Hardy's son, Dutronc, followed in her footsteps and became a successful musician. Hardy made her 'final comeback' with her 28th album In 2018, following a series of health setbacks, Hardy staged what would be her "final comeback," releasing her autobiography, .
