Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, died on Sunday (Dec. 28) aged 91.
Fondation Brigitte Bardot, which she established for the protection of animals, announced her death.
Born on Sept 28, 1934 in Paris, Bardot was raised in a well-off traditional Catholic household.
Bardot became a global star after appearing in "And God created Woman" in 1956, and went on to appear in about 50 more movies before giving up acting in 1973.
Paying tribute to Bardot on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron, wrote on social media that France was mourning "a legend of the century".
"Her films, her voice, her dazzling glory, her initials, her sorrows, her generous passion for animals, her face that became Marianne, Brigitte Bardot embodied a life of freedom. French existence, universal brilliance. She touched us. We mourn a legend of the century," Macron said.
(Source: China Daily)
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