Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry worldwide sex symbol and film legend turned militant animal rights activist dies at 91


AFP presents a retrospective package of photographs of the late French actress Brigitte Bardot, celebrating her career. The legendary icon of the 1960s and fervent animal rights activist has died at the age of 91, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced on Saturday, December 28, 2025. - AFP

PARIS (AP): Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died. She was 91.

Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals, told The Associated Press that she died at her home in southern France, and would not provide a cause of death. He said no arrangements have yet been made for funeral or memorial services. She had been hospitalized last month.

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