Mourners filled the streets of Saint-Tropez for Brigitte Bardot's funeral. The actress, who passed away at 91, was honored with applause as her coffin was carried to a hillside cemetery.
Brigitte Bardot's funeral held in Saint-Tropez
Crowds applauded as coffin passed
Notable guests included Marine le Pen
Burial site overlooks the Mediterranean
Bardot died of cancer at 91
Funeral requested to be low-key
Crowd wanted to pay respects
Bardot retired to focus on animal rights
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral took place in Saint-Tropez, drawing large crowds who gathered to pay their respects.
Funeral Details and Attendance
Mourners applauded as Bardot’s coffin was driven through the streets post-service. Among the attendees were notable figures like far-right politician Marine le Pen and Equality Minister Aurore Bergé.
Bardot was later laid to rest at a cemetery overlooking the Mediterranean, where her parents and first husband are also buried.
Legacy and Accomplishments
Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation and a pioneer of 1950s French cinema, passed away from cancer three days after Christmas at age 91.
French President Emmanuel Macron remarked on her legacy, calling her “a legend of the century,” while the Brigitte Bardot Foundation celebrated her as a global icon.
Controversies and Later Life
Although Bardot starred in nearly 50 films, she faced backlash later in life for her controversial statements and right-wing views, which distanced her from many in France’s political scene.
Despite this, she dedicated her retirement to animal rights advocacy after leaving the film industry in 1973.
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