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BRIGITTE Bardot has passed away at the age of 91 after being rushed to the hospital due to a “sudden illness.”
The legendary French film star and ’60s sex symbol underwent surgery following her admission to the hospital three weeks ago.
The actress reportedly underwent surgery just days priorCredit: Kobal Collection – Rex Features
She was an iconic French film star and ’60s sex symbolCredit: Alamy
Brigitte Bardot was rushed to the hospital due to a sudden illnessCredit: AFP
She was at her residence in Saint-Tropez when she was unexpectedly taken to a hospital in nearby Toulon.
It is believed that the actress was recovering from her surgery.
She was one of the most prominent figures during the Sexual Revolution of the Post-War era.
Bardot was celebrated for her roles portraying characters with hedonistic and tragic lifestyles.
In the British and US media, she was affectionately referred to as the “sex kitten.”
In her youth, she also pursued singing and modeling, later becoming an advocate for animal rights.
Bardot was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1984.
She opted against chemotherapy and instead chose radiation therapy.
The iconic actress made a recovery in 1986.
Bardot made her film debut in 1952 with the movie The Girl In The Bikini.
Following this breakout role, she became one of the most recognized stars of her time.
Brigitte concluded her film career in 1973 to focus on her animal rights charity work.
Throughout her career, she was known for her provocative nature and ability to captivate audiences.
In 1953, Brigitte famously played on the beach in a revealing bikini at the Cannes Film Festival.
Brigitte concluded her film career in the 1970sCredit: Getty Images
She was known as the ‘sex kitten’Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
She also posed nude for a spread in Playboy to celebrate her 40th birthday.
Throughout her life, the star has been married four times.
She was married to actor Roger Vadim from 1952 to 1957, followed by her marriage to Jacques Charrier from 1959 to 1962.
Her third marriage was to Gunter Sachs in 1967, but they separated two years later.
In 1992, she married Bernard d’Ormale.
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Brigitte Bardot was a ’60s sex symbolCredit: Getty
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