
French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, 91, was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez following a funeral service attended by fans and notable figures including far-right leader Marine Le Pen and a government representative. Bardot, known for her iconic roles and later as a dedicated animal rights activist, was remembered for her beauty, boldness, and impact on French culture. Her transition from screen siren to activist, alongside controversial political views and convictions for inciting racial hatred, marked a complex legacy.
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