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Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
- The French screen legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91; she was a French actor and singer who became an international sex symbol before focusing on animal rights in France.
- Born in Paris's 16th arrondissement, Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot modelled from age 15 after appearing on Elle magazine's cover and was cast by Roger Vadim, filmmaker.
- She appeared in high-profile films such as La Vérité, Le Mépris and Viva Maria!, won a Donatello and inspired artists after becoming the real-life model for Marianne.
- Bardot retired from the cinema and retreated to La Madrague in Saint-Tropez, living largely as a recluse and founding the Brigitte Bardot Foundation to campaign against seal hunts.
- Despite campaigning for animals, Bardot publicly supported Front National and faced convictions for racial hatred; she declined a Légion d'honneur and remained provocative.
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The actress, an icon of French cinema and erotic myth of the 50s and 60s, has died at the age of 91. In addition to films and songs, she leaves mythical looks and controversial opinions. Read
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