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Brigitte Bardot's Final Farewell in Saint-Tropez
8 Jan
Summary
- French film legend Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez.
- A memorial service was attended by notable figures like Marine Le Pen.
- Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation, died at age 91 after battling cancer.
French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot was honored with a funeral service in Saint-Tropez on Wednesday, drawing crowds who lined the streets to pay their respects. Attendees were seen applauding as her coffin made its way through the picturesque Riviera town after a service held in a local church.
Among the distinguished guests present were far-right politician Marine Le Pen and Equality Minister Aurore Bergé. Both individuals share Bardot's passion for animal rights, highlighting a significant aspect of the late actress's legacy beyond her cinematic achievements.
Bardot, who revolutionized French cinema in the 1950s and became an enduring symbol of sexual liberation, passed away at the age of 91 due to cancer, just three days after Christmas. She was subsequently interred at a hillside cemetery with stunning views of the Mediterranean.
