Brigitte Bardot, a legend of French cinema and an activist for animal rights, has died at the age of 91.

Brigitte Bardot, an emblematic figure of French cinema and a sex symbol of the '50s and '60s, died at the age of 91. She became internationally known through the film "And God Created Woman" in 1956, but she ended her acting career in the '70s to dedicate herself to animal rights activism.

Over the years, Bardot was involved in various political controversies, supporting far-right parties and expressing controversial opinions about minorities. Born in 1934 in Paris, she had a successful career as a model and actress, inspiring generations of artists. After retiring from acting, she founded the Brigitte Bardot Foundation and fought for animal protection, but she was also criticized for her racist comments. Bardot was married four times and had famous relationships, remaining a complex and controversial personality until the end of her life.