French film icon and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

Paris [France], December 29: French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91 at her home in southern France, her foundation said on Sunday, as tributes poured in from politicians and stars alike.
The Brigitte Bardot Foundation said in a statement, "The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the passing of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation," PA news agency reported.
The statement added: "The Brigitte Bardot Foundation wishes to pay tribute to the memory of an exceptional woman who gave up everything for a world more respectful of animals.
"Her legacy remains, living through the actions and battles that the foundation pursues with the same passion and the same loyalty to her ideals."
Bardot was known worldwide as one of the most famous women in post-war cinema. Known widely as BB because of her initials, pronounced bebe, the French word for baby, Bardot starred in dozens of movies, with Et Dieu Crea La Femme (And God Created Woman) often seen as the film that propelled her to worldwide fame.
Source: Qatar Tribune