News about Francoise Hardy

The Swinging Sixties cultural icon died aged 80 on June 11 after a long battle with cancer. Hardy, known the world over for her crystalline voice and melancholy lyrics, suffered with different types of the disease, including lymphoma and laryngeal, over two decades. It made her a passionate advocate for euthanasia, as she declared her home nation 'inhuman' for not allowing the procedure. Her funeral was held at the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris this afternoon, with French celebrities and fans flocking to the cemetery to pay their respects. Guests included Brigitte Macron, the wife of French president Emmanuel Macron, as well as former French president Nicholas Sarkozy and his model wife Carla Bruni.

Legendary French singer Francoise Hardy has died at the age of 80, her son said on Tuesday. Thomas DuTronc said in a simple post to Instagram: 'Mum is gone.' Hardy, known the world over for her crystalline voice and melancholy lyrics, suffered with different types of cancer, including lymphoma and laryngeal, since 2004.