Brigitte Bardot, one of the greatest icons of French cinema and an emblematic figure in the defense of animals, died this Sunday at the age of 91, announced the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.
Born on September 28, 1934 in Paris, Brigitte Bardot established herself in the 1950s and 1960s as a global symbol of beauty and female freedom thanks to iconic films such as And God… created woman (1956) or Contempt (1963). Her charisma and style have left a lasting mark on popular culture, making her an international star.
After leaving the cinema in the early 1970s, Bardot dedicated her life to the protection of animals, creating the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in 1986, which still works today to defend animal rights around the world.
Social networks and French media quickly mobilized to pay tribute to this major figure of the 20th century. Many personalities from cinema, culture and the animal cause have expressed their emotion and gratitude for the legacy left by Bardot.
Unique cultural and humanitarian heritage
Rumors about her state of health had circulated in recent months, but the actress denied it in October 2025, ensuring that she was doing relatively well despite some health problems.
Brigitte Bardot leaves behind a unique cultural and humanitarian legacy, having marked not only the history of cinema, but also that of the fight for animal welfare.
