Remembering French chanteuse Françoise Hardy

An iconic French singer and model who catapulted to fame in the 1960s, Françoise Hardy, has died at the age of 80. The World’s host Marco Werman remembers highlights of her life and career, as well as her enduring influence on pop music and French culture.

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