The cause of death of actress and animal activist Brigitte Bardot, who passed away in the last week of December at the age of 91, was announced by her widower, Bernard d’Ormale this Wednesday (7), the same day as the funeral. According to him, the model passed away from cancer.
Bardot had a history of health problems in recent months, even being hospitalized a few times. According to d’Ormale, she underwent two procedures to treat her cancer. On December 28, he passed away at his home in the south of France.
Hundreds of people gathered in the city of Saint-Tropez to attend the farewell, which included a public tribute.
Brigitte Bardot was a cinema icon in the 50s and 60s. She became known worldwide in 1957, after starring in the controversial film ‘And God Created Woman’, which was censored in many countries for scenes of erotic content. The actress retired from the screen in 1973, at the age of 39, later dedicating herself to animal rights. She remained a controversial figure throughout her life, mainly for political reasons.
