Brigitte Bardot, French film legend and activist, dies aged 91
The news was announced today (Sunday 28th December) by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.
French screen legend-turned activist Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91, it has been announced.
Today (Sunday 28th December), the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced in a statement sent to Agence France-Presse: "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."
As of yet, further details surrounding Bardot's death have not been announced.
More to follow.
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