“A surreal situation”, Etienne Daho at his bedside recounts his last moments

French song has lost a big name this Tuesday June 11, 2024. After years of illness, Francoise Hardy went away. The icon of the Yéyé years died at the age of 80 following cancer of the lymphatic system and cancer of the larynx. It was his son, the artist Thomas Dutronc, who soberly announced it on his social networks. To accompany a photo of him as a baby in his mother’s arms, he wrote: “Mom left…”, a text followed by several hearts.

Many reactions followed this announcement, whether from admirers or other artists. Patrick Bruel commented: “In these moments, words have little meaning but all my thoughts Thomas”. Marion Cotillard shared hearts. Anouchka Delon, daughter of actor Alain Delon, wrote: “All my love strong strong strong”. Among these star tributes, one testimony particularly stood out.

Françoise Hardy: moving tributes

Françoise Hardy was an author, composer, performer and even an actress. Fashion designers were scrambling for it. Rockstars like Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan sought his company. An inspiring artist who marked an entire generation. We remember his iconic titles like My friend the Rose, How to say goodbye to you Or Personal message, song written by her and Michel Berger. The couple she formed for a long time with Jacques Dutronc, from whom she never divorced, was just as much.

And it was both the artist and the woman that one of his closest friends addressed this Wednesday, June 12. Etienne Daho took to her Instagram account to publish a magnificent photo of the singer in her youth, long hair and very detailed makeup. His message is simply overwhelming: “When we watched you yesterday late at night, you were beautiful, peaceful. Our sorrow replaced the relief that with the abandonment of your earthly envelope you also abandoned the physical pains of recent years.“.

The testimony of Etienne Daho on the death of his friend

The singer continues: “The silent TV played retrospective images of your incredible journey as you lay in the room. Surreal situation. You who loved to laugh so much, this would have amused you. With you, the most serious situations often ended in fits of laughter“. Etienne Daho thanks his friend: “Thank you dear Françoise for being a star and a beacon in the night. A demanding and inspiring artist with sometimes formidable frankness who has accompanied me since my earliest childhood”. He pursues : “I watched each of your TV appearances, captivated by your stunning, atypical beauty, which did absolutely nothing to seduce those around you and carried away by your songs which knew so well how to evoke the torments of lonely adolescence.”.

And the artist returns to their relationship: “Thank you for being a loyal friend who welcomed me like a member of your family with Jacques and Thomas, when I was a beginner and for this lasting bond”. His post ends with hope: “Today you probably have answers to your questions about the world after. You are everywhere in the atmosphere and you embrace the rain, the wind, the sun and the elements…Thank you for being Françoise”.A text which left many Internet users speechless, moved and touched.

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