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Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and animal rights activist, passes away at 90
Updated On: 29 December, 2025 07:14 AM IST | Paris | A Correspondent
French actor-turned animal activist Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91 in southern France; no cause of death provided by her foundation
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Brigitte Bardot, legendary French actress, female icon of the 1960s and passionate animal rights activist. PIC/AFP
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Actor, sex revolutionary, singer, animal activist… Brigitte Bardot (1934-2025) was as versatile as they come. News of her passing away has affected people from various spheres. “The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot,a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation,” was a statement sent to AFP on Sunday.
Associated Press (AP) was told by Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals, that Bardot died at her home in southern France but they would not provide a reason for her death and that no arrangements have yet been made for funeral or memorial service. Bardot was reportedly hospitalised last November.
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