"Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actor and singer, has died at the age of 91, with the news announced on Sunday, 28 December. A symbol of the 1950s and 1960s sexual revolution, she starred in 47 films, collaborating with pioneering directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Roger Vadim. Bardot also had a notable singing career, including a famous duet with Serge Gainsbourg on the song 'Bonnie and Clyde'."
"After retiring from acting at 39, she dedicated her later life to animal welfare through her Brigitte Bardot Foundation. Her later years were marked by controversy, leading to multiple court appearances for inciting racial hatred due to offensive public remarks."
Brigitte Bardot died at age 91 on 28 December. She became an emblem of the 1950s and 1960s sexual revolution and starred in 47 films. She collaborated with pioneering directors including Jean-Luc Godard and Roger Vadim. Bardot maintained a singing career, notably recording a duet with Serge Gainsbourg on 'Bonnie and Clyde'. She retired from acting at 39 and focused on animal welfare through the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. Her advocacy emphasized animal protection and charity work. Her later public life was marred by controversy, resulting in multiple court appearances for inciting racial hatred after making offensive public remarks.
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