Tributes keep coming for the legendary 60s screen idol

Brigitte Bardot, the renowned French actress and a major cultural icon, has passed away at 91. Her death was announced by the animal rights organization she established, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.

She first gained fame as a model before becoming an international film star in the 1950s. Her role in the 1956 film *And God Created Woman* cemented her global image as a symbol of free-spiritedness.

Bardot featured in numerous films during her peak. She then made the surprising decision to retire from acting in 1973, at the age of 39.

Following her Hollywood career, she dedicated herself entirely to animal welfare. She founded her namesake foundation in 1986 to combat global animal cruelty.

Her activism was prominent and persistent, spanning nearly five decades. She notably protested seal hunts and advocated for better treatment of both farm and wild animals.

News of her death prompted widespread tributes. French President Emmanuel Macron honored her as a “legend of the century,” acknowledging her profound cultural impact.

Bardot’s legacy is twofold, encompassing her pioneering film roles and her lifelong animal advocacy. Her passing signifies the end of a significant chapter in French cultural history.