Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (28 September 1934 – December 28, 2025), often referred to by her initials B.B., was a French actress, singer, model and animal rights activist. Famous for portraying characters with hedonistic lives, she was one of the best known symbols of the sexual revolution. Although she withdrew from the entertainment industry in 1973, she remained a major pop culture icon. She acted in 47 films, performed in several musicals, and recorded more than 60 songs. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1985.Bardot died in December 2025, aged 91. No cause of death was specified in the announcement by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to her on social media, describing Bardot as embodying "a life of freedom". The Société Protectrice des Animaux, France's oldest animal‑protection organisation, also paid tribute to Bardot, describing her as an "iconic and passionate figure for the animal cause".
