Claudia Schiffer has paid a moving tribute to the âunforgettableâ Brigitte Bardot following the death of the legendary French actress. AP confirmed Bardot’s death after her passing on Sunday at her home in Saint-Tropez. The legendary movie icon was 91.
Schiffer Honors Brigitte Bardotâs Legacy in Heartfelt Instagram Post
After the news broke, Schiffer shared a heartfelt message on Instagram honoring the âAnd God Created Womanâ star, whose beauty, presence, and influence have long drawn comparisons to the supermodel.
âHeartbroken to hear of our loss of Brigitte Bardot,â she wrote alongside a slideshow of images from various photoshoots.
âI will always be inspired by her devotion to animals, listening to her music, the glamour of her films, and her captivating photoshoots. She is unforgettable and to be compared to her has been one of my greatest honours. Rest in peace.â
A Global Outpouring of Tributes
Tributes poured in from across France and around the world as leaders, cultural institutions, and admirers reflected on Brigitte Bardotâs lasting impact.
French President Emmanuel Macron honored Bardot as a singular figure who embodied freedom and helped define Franceâs image on the global stage.
âHer films, her voice, her dazzling fame, her initials, her sorrows, her generous passion for animals,â he posted on X. âA French existence, a universal radiance. She moved us. We mourn a legend of the century.â
Remembered for Animal Advocacy & Cultural Impact
While Bardotâs films made her an international icon, her legacy extended far beyond cinema.
Officials from The Brigitte Bardot Foundation praised her lifelong dedication to animal welfare and advocacy, a cause that defined her later years and reshaped her public identity.
Leaders from Saint-Tropez, her longtime home, also reflected on the indelible mark she left on the town and its history.
âThrough her presence, her personality, and her aura, she left her mark on the history of our town and helped to make Saint-Tropez shine across the world,â they said, as per CNBC. âBrigitte Bardot now belongs to the collective memory of Saint-Tropez, which we must preserve. She will continue to inhabit the soul of our town.â
Final Years & Surviving Family
People reported in October that Bardot had undergone surgery for a âserious illnessâ and was recovering at home. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
She is survived by her son, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, and her fourth husband, Bernard dâOrmale.
For many, Bardot remains a singular force in film, fashion, and activism. Through her work and her convictions, she influenced generations.
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