French cinema and animal welfare communities around the world are mourning the loss of Brigitte Bardot. The legendary actress died on Dec. 28, 2025 at the age of 91.
According to reports, Bardot passed away following complications from what was initially described as a "minor surgery" at Saint-Jean Private Hospital in Toulon, France.
In the wake of her passing, tributes have poured in from both fans and organizations that were touched by her later-life work. Many placed flowers and memorabilia on a barrier in front of Bardot's "La Madrague" property in Saint-Tropez on the day of her death.
More tributes came pouring in from Bardot's friends at the wildlife charity Born Free. Bardot, who retired from acting decades ago, dedicated much of her life to animal welfare, founding the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in 1986 to protect animals and promote ethical treatment worldwide.
Will Travers OBE, co-founder and executive president of Born Free, offered heartfelt condolences "to all who knew Bardot, including her colleagues and the many charities, animal shelters and rescue centers she supported."
Travers continued: "We are profoundly grateful for her friendship and her fierce commitment to animals. She showed us all what it means to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves, and her legacy will continue to inspire our work for many years to come."
Fans on social media echoed the sentiment, honoring both Bardot’s film legacy and her later humanitarian efforts. On Reddit, one user wrote, "RIP to a ’60s beauty."
"I love her commitment to animals, and hope her foundation won’t stop helping them," another said in the thread. A third fan reflected on Bardot’s multifaceted life, commenting, "She was an icon of French cinema and that part of her legacy is certainly worth celebrating…"
Bardot’s journey from international screen star to outspoken protector of animal rights defined a life lived on her own terms that was complex, controversial at times, and deeply passionate. As tributes continue to flow in, her fans and the organizations she championed are reflecting on a legacy that reaches well beyond the silver screen.
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