Françoise Hardy, one of the most famous French musicians and muses, has passed away at the age of 80. The bitter news was announced by her son, Thomas Dutronc, through a post on social networks, where he wrote: "Mom is gone."
Hardy has been an unparalleled phenomenon in music, having become an icon who inspired Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan. She dominated the scene in 1962 with her melancholic ballads, symbolizing the Yé-yé (yeah, yeah) pop movement.
Her most famous songs are still heard today. "All the Girls and Boys", "The Rose" and "It Hurts to Say Goodbye" have inspired thousands of people around the world.
Françoise was born in Paris in 1944. At that time, the city was occupied by the Nazis. Hardy was raised by his mother and while growing up listened to Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard and other British and American stars. After her talent was spotted, Françoise signed her first record deal at the age of 17.
Françoise definitely brought a new spirit to music, with a new and inspiring style. Her simplicity in verses, but also in clothing, crossed the borders of the city. She quickly became the image of famous brands, such as Yves Saint Laurent and Paco Rabanne.
According to Mick Jagger, Hardt was the "ideal woman". Françoise also received love letters from her colleague, Bob Dylan, who dedicated a poem to her on the back of the album "Another Side of Bob Dylan".
Hardy, through her music, remains a legendary icon of French music, thanks to her captivating voice and simple, soulful melodies.
She was married to the singer Jacques Dutronc, with whom she also had a son, Thomas. They then broke up in the late 80s, but she often referred to him as "the love of her life".
Hardy has been ill for a long time and 20 years ago announced that she had been diagnosed with lymphoma.
In 2015, he was placed in an induced coma after a fall, and in 2021, he revealed that he had ear cancer, adding that he felt it was coming to an end.
During her life, she released 30 albums and the last one, "Personne D'Autre", was released in 2018.
