Françoise Hardy, the iconic French pop singer known for her haunting ballads that captured the hearts of the youth in the 1960s, has passed away at the age of 80 after battling cancer. Her son, Thomas Dutronc, confirmed her death with a simple Instagram post that read, “Mom is gone.” Hardy's timeless hits like “Tous les garçons et les filles” and “Dans le monde entier”, coupled with her effortlessly chic style and quiet demeanor, solidified her status as a beloved figure in French culture. President Emmanuel Macron mourned her passing, echoing the sentiment shared by many of her fans - “How can we say goodbye to her?” Hardy's legacy lives on as a symbol of 1960s cool that continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.