French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot, one of the most prominent icons of French cinema in the 1960s, died at the age of 91, the foundation bearing her name announced on Sunday. The Brigitte Bardot Foundation said in an official statement that it mourns its founder and president. Bardot had rarely appeared in public in recent months and was hospitalized in October before later denying rumors of her death. In 1973, she retired from acting permanently to dedicate herself to animal welfare, establishing a foundation bearing her name in 1986. Thanks to her striking features and style, Brigitte Bardot became a defining figure in European cinema, influencing fashion and popular culture for many years.

Source: Egypt Independent December 30, 2025 14:18 UTC