Brigitte Bardot, French Cinema Icon, Dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and cultural symbol, has died at the age of 91, according to an announcement by the foundation bearing her name, the Fondation Brigitte Bardot.

The news as cited by the French news agency AFP was confirmed in a statement released by the foundation, which said:

“The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation.”