French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the French star who reshaped post-war cinema, passed away at 91 after transitioning from global fame to animal rights activism and far-right politics. Rising to prominence in the 1950s with films like And God Created Woman, she later focused on animal welfare, facing controversy for her far-right views and racist remarks. Bardot’s support for the National Front and convictions for inciting racial hatred marked her later years, despite her earlier success as an actress and singer.

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