Brigitte Bardot, International Sex Symbol and Activist, Dies

French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot, known as an international sex symbol, has died at the age of 91. She rose to international fame with the film 'And God Created Woman' in 1956.

Born in Paris in 1934, Bardot started as a dancer and model before entering cinema. She starred in numerous French and international films, including 'Viva Maria!' and 'Shalako'.

She then pursued a music career and recorded 'Je T’Aime… Moi Non Plus' with Serge Gainsbourg. In 1973, she retired from acting and dedicated herself to animal rights advocacy, founding the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in 1986.

Bardot also held controversial political views and was convicted of inciting racial hatred. She was married four times and had many well-known partners.