Brigitte Bardot: From 1960s Icon to Animal Rights Advocate

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Brigitte Bardot: From 1960s Icon to Animal Rights Advocate
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Brigitte Bardot, a legendary French actress and sex symbol of the 1960s who later became a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died at age 91 in France. Her career spanned over two decades with iconic films like 'And God Created Woman,' and she later gained notoriety for her outspoken political views and activism, which included anti-immigrant sentiments and racial hatred convictions. She was also a prominent supporter of animal rights, founding a major organization and campaigning globally for animal welfare.

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