Actress, singer and activist. She retired from cinema in 1973
Brigitte Bardot has died. This was announced by the Foundation that bears his name. Female icon of the 60s and fervent activist for animal rights, the legendary French actress was 91 years old,
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“The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the passing of its founder and president, Brigitte Bardot, a world-famous actress and singer, who chose to give up her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energies to the welfare of animals and to her Foundation”, reads the statement sent to AFP, without specifying the day or place of death. Bardot retired from acting more than fifty years ago, leaving behind fifty films and scenes that have become iconic.
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Born in Paris in 1934, she achieved fame in 1956 with Roger Vadim’s film “And God Created Woman”, which revolutionized the conventions of the time. “BB” was born, the embodiment of a free, sensual and provocative youth. For almost 20 years he worked in cinema, acting in around fifty films including “The Truth” by Henri-Georges Clouzot (1960), “Contempt” by Jean-Luc Godard (1963), “Private Life” by Louis Malle (1962) and “Les Pétroleuses” (1971).
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