France is saying goodbye to Brigitte Bardot today, who passed away at the age of 92, with tributes on social media from politicians, celebrities from the world of cinema, and ordinary citizens.
"Her films, her voice, her dazzling fame, her initials, her sorrows, her generous passion for animals - Brigitte Bardot embodied a life of freedom, a French existence, a universal splendor. She touched us. We mourn the legend of the century," French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on the X platform.
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said Brigitte Bardot's death was the loss of "an icon among icons".
"A tireless advocate for animal rights, she is a legend who helped shape our imagination without ever allowing it to be limited by anything," the minister added in a message on X.
According to her, the actress represents freedom - in the French way.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Brigitte Bardot's death was a "profound loss".
"France has lost an extraordinary woman, noted for her talent, courage, sincerity and beauty. A woman who decided to end an incredible career to dedicate herself to animals, whom she defended until her last breath with inexhaustible energy and love," said Marine Le Pen.
Director Claude Lelouch said that the actress was a natural and that is why she loved being in contact with nature and animals.
Animal rights group Peta said Brigitte Bardot "was an angel for animals" and added that she fought for them, including through legal means, to protect them.
The actress, who turned her back on film and world fame at the peak of her career to devote herself entirely to animal protection, has lived for the past few decades on her estate in the south of France near Saint-Tropez, surrounded by animals.
Citizens of Saint-Tropez are gathering in front of her estate today to leave flowers, while city authorities said that Brigitte Bardot will remain in everyone's collective memory, especially in the region where she lived.
The time and place of the funeral have not yet been announced.
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