La Face Cachée de Laeticia Hallyday
Johnny Hallyday's death on December 7, 2017, from cancer, ignited a major succession war, a complex saga involving his widow Laetitia and his elder children, David and Laura. The dispute centered on Johnny's will, which disinherited David and Laura, leaving all assets to Laetitia and their adopted daughters, Jade and Joy. This decision, kept secret for over three years, shocked the elder children and the public alike.
Johnny's relationship with money was described as extravagant and detached. He spent lavishly, often between 200,000 and 400,000 euros monthly, without personally managing his finances. He would buy houses, cars, and motorcycles impulsively, often telling assistants to "send the bill." This lifestyle led to significant tax debts, accumulating to an estimated 15 million euros between the 1970s and 1990s. He relied heavily on advances from his record label, essentially living on credit.
