French Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the renowned French actress and animal rights activist, passed away on the 28th (local time). She was 91 years old.

Brigitte Bardot. The Asia Business Daily DB

The Brigitte Bardot Foundation issued a statement on the same day, saying, "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Brigitte Bardot, the world-famous actress, founder, and president of our foundation," and added, "She chose to give up her glamorous career and dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and the foundation."

Bardot, who was born in Paris, France in 1934, began to gain worldwide fame with the 1956 film 'And God Created Woman.'

After her early retirement in the 1970s, she devoted herself to animal rights activism. In Korea, she is widely known for her persistent criticism of the country's traditional dog meat soup culture.