Johnny Hallyday Dies: The 'French Elvis' Was Star Of Music, Film
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Johnny Hallyday, known as the “French Elvis” for his massively popular recordings and acting career, has died. He was 74 years old and had been battling cancer, according to Agence Fran…
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French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday dies at 74 – DW – 12/06/2017
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Johnny Hallyday dies at 74, best known as the French Elvis
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Johnny Hallyday - Wikipedia
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Johnny Hallyday, the Elvis Presley of France, Is Dead at 74 - The New York Times
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Johnny Hallyday, Rocker Known as 'French Elvis,' Dies at 74
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Johnny Hallyday dead at 74 – Rock star passes away after battle with lung cancer
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Johnny Hallyday, singer known as French Elvis, dies after battle with lung cancer
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Johnny Hallyday, the Elvis Presley of France, Is Dead at 74 - The New York Times
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France grieves for 'king of rock' Johnny Hallyday, dead at 74
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France Mourns Its Favorite Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday : Parallels : NPR
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Johnny Hallyday, singer known as the 'French Elvis,' dies at 74
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French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday dies at 74 – DW – 12/06/2017