Key Highlights
- Brigitte Bardot died at the age of 91.
- She was a prominent figure in 1950s French cinema, known for her role in 'And God Created Woman'.
- Bardot retired from acting in 1973 to dedicate her life to animal welfare.
- She faced criticism and legal fines for her far-right views and inciting racial hatred.
- French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged her as 'a legend of the century'.

