Who Was the French Elvis? Rock Singer Johnny Hallyday Dead at 74
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French President Emmanuel Macron called Hallyday a "vibrant icon."
French President Emmanuel Macron called Hallyday a vibrant icon.
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Johnny Hallyday, France's king of rock, dies at 74 - Hindustan Times
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French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday dies at the age of 74
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Johnny Hallyday - Wikipedia
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Johnny Hallyday, singer known as the 'French Elvis,' dies at 74
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Johnny Hallyday, the Elvis Presley of France, Is Dead at 74 - The New York Times
French Rock Icon Johnny Hallyday Dead At 74
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Johnny Hallyday dies at 74
France mourns death of French Elvis Johnny Hallyday