BRIGITTE Bardot has died aged 91 after being rushed to the hospital with a “sudden illness”.
The iconic French film star and ’60s sex symbol underwent surgery after being admitted to the hospital three weeks ago.
She was at her home in Saint-Tropez when she was suddenly rushed to a hospital in nearby Toulon.
It is understood that the actress was recovering from her surgery.
She was one of the most famous figures in the Sexual Revolution of the Post War period.
Bardot was known for portraying characters with hedonistic and tragic lifestyles.
In the British and US press she was nicknamed the “sex kitten”.
She also sang and modelled in her youth, while she became an animal rights advocate in later life.
Bardot was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1984.
She refused to undergo chemotherapy treatment and decided only to do radiation therapy.
The legendary actress recovered in 1986.
Bardot made her debut in the world of film in 1952 in the film The Girl In The Bikini.
Following this breakout role, she became one of the most famous stars of that era.
Brigitte ended her film career in 1973 so she could dedicate herself to her animal rights charity.
However, throughout her career, she was known for being provocative and catching people’s attention.
In 1953, Brigitte famously frolicked on the beach in a skimpy bikini at the Cannes Film Festival.
She also posed for a nude spread in Playboy to celebrate her 40th birthday.
Over the years, the star has been married four times.
She was wed to actor Roger Vadim from 1952 until 1957, and this was followed by her marriage to Jacques Charrier from 1959 to 1962.
Next, she walked down the aisle in 1967 when she wed Gunter Sachs, but they split two years later.
In 1992, she married Bernard d’Ormale.
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