On November 24, the Var-Matin newspaper reported that Bardot had been hospitalized in Toulon, where she was in the "Saint-Jean" hospital about ten days before the announcement of her death. The reasons for her hospitalization were not disclosed. Earlier, in October, Nice-Matin also mentioned that the actress had spent several weeks in the Toulon hospital due to a "serious illness".
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot was born on September 28, 1934, in Paris. She became one of the most significant actresses in 20th-century Europe, gaining fame for her role in the film "And God Created Woman" (1956), which made her a global sex symbol.
Brigitte Bardot has died — an icon of French cinema.
Her screen career lasted more than two decades, during which she appeared in a large number of films, including such well-known works as "The Truth" and "Contempt".
After concluding her acting career in the early 1970s, Bardot focused on animal rights advocacy. In 1986, she established the Brigitte Bardot Foundation (Fondation Brigitte Bardot), which became one of the leading animal protection organizations in France and beyond.
Brigitte Bardot has died — an icon of French cinema.
For many years, Bardot remained a prominent figure in both culture and public life, continuing to evoke interest and discussions in the media.
