After several hours of silence, Laeticia Hallyday finally spoke about the death of Robin Le Mesurier, Johnny’s guitarist for more than 20 years. His lyrics were eagerly awaited by fans.
Sad news for the Hallyday clan: one of its most loyal members bowed out on Wednesday, December 22. Robin Le Mesurier, friend and guitarist of Johnny Hallyday between 1994 and 2017, died at the age of 68 after having quietly fought against cancer. A few days ago, the musician was in Los Angeles, alongside Laeticia, as reported by Le Parisien this Thursday. The widow of Taulier had even presented it to the newspaper as “a member of the family”. Since the announcement of her death, Laeticia Hallyday had remained silent, while all eyes were on her. Jade and Joy’s mom finally reacted in a poignant message posted on Instagram. “I was devastated and devastated by the news of our Robin’s departure“, she confides under a series of photos of the missing guitarist. “My heart has been bleeding since yesterday. He left in his sleep, without pain. But what a void it leaves and what immense sadness. We will miss him so much. It’s a shock. “ Upset by the disappearance of Robin Le Mesurier, Laeticia Hallyday continued her tribute, while praising the musician’s friendship with Johnny. “Robin was the quiet strength and anchoring of johnny on stage, the one who reassured who soothed and who was always there with his natural benevolence for more than 23 years (…) His producer at the time, Chris Kimsey, had presented them. There was something obvious in this unusual meeting. From that day on, they will never leave each other … (…) They both loved each other so much like brothers in the face of life, they shared the same values and the same musical references, they each other. will be loved from life to death, after 4 years he had never been able to mourn. He was our family, my friend for life.“
Laeticia Hallyday: “It’s extremely painful”
In shock, Laeticia Hallyday clarified that she was still in the company of Robin Le Mesurier there “A few days“, before declaring that he was today alongside the Taulier. “Today he’s gone. Leaving a huge void. It’s extremely painful. It’s still a piece of Johnny leaving … With my daughters we are deeply affected by this departure …(…) He’s with Johnny now. On tour for eternity.“
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Robin Le Mesurier
Archives – Portrait of Robin Le Mesurier. March 22, 2011
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Robin Le Mesurier, Johnny and Laeticia Hallyday
Robin Le Mesurier, Johnny and Laeticia Hallyday – Johnny Hallyday arrived this morning in Paris from Los Angeles with his wife Laeticia, his daughters Jade and Joy, Elyette (laeticia’s grandmother), his dog Santos, the nanny, his musicians including his guitarist Robin Le Mesurier and his choristers on December 8, 2013.
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Laeticia Hallyday, Robin Le Mesurier, Jade and Joy
Johnny Hallyday, his wife Laeticia, their daughters Jade and Joy, accompanied by their dog, Laeticia’s grandmother, Elyette, and Robin Le Mesurier, arrive at Roissy airport in Paris. The singer returns to France to promote his new album, but also to go on stage for his concert with the old scoundrels in November. October 15, 2014
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Laeticia Hallyday, Johnny, Robin Le Mesurier
Johnny Hallyday, his wife Laeticia, their daughters Jade and Joy, accompanied by their dog, Laeticia’s grandmother, Elyette, and Robin Le Mesurier, arrive at Roissy airport in Paris. The singer returns to France to promote his new album, but also to go on stage for his concert with the old scoundrels in November. October 15, 2014
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Laeticia Hallyday
Laeticia Hallyday was the guest of the show “Quotidien” presented by Y. Barthès live on the TMC channel in Paris on September 13, 2021 on the occasion of the inauguration of an esplanade, a statue , a bar and a tribute concert to Johnny, scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, at the Accor Arena.
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Laeticia Hallyday
Laeticia Hallyday was the guest of the show “Quotidien” presented by Y. Barthès live on the TMC channel in Paris on September 13, 2021 on the occasion of the inauguration of an esplanade, a statue , a bar and a tribute concert to Johnny, scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, at the Accor Arena.
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Laeticia Hallyday
Laeticia Hallyday was the guest of the show “Quotidien” presented by Y. Barthès live on the TMC channel in Paris on September 13, 2021 on the occasion of the inauguration of an esplanade, a statue , a bar and a tribute concert to Johnny, scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, at the Accor Arena.
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Yvan Cassar, Yarol Poupaud, Robin Le Mesurier, Philippe Almosnino
Yvan Cassar, Yarol Poupaud, Robin Le Mesurier, Philippe Almosnino – Inauguration of the “Johnny Hallyday” esplanade and the “Something of …” statue by artist Bertrand Lavier on the forecourt of the AccorHotels Arena concert hall Paris Bercy in Paris. September 14, 2021
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Laeticia Hallyday – Inauguration of the “Johnny Hallyday” esplanade and the “Something of …” statue by artist Bertrand Lavier on the forecourt of the AccorHotels Arena Paris Bercy concert hall in Paris. September 14, 2021
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Laeticia Hallyday and her daughter Jade
Laeticia Hallyday and her daughter Jade – Inauguration of the “Johnny Hallyday” esplanade and the “Something of …” statue by artist Bertrand Lavier on the forecourt of the AccorHotels Arena Paris Bercy concert hall in Paris. September 14, 2021