Remembering Jane Birkin: The Iconic Style Icon and Talent Who Left a Lasting Legacy

Jane Birkin, the British-born actor, singer, and style icon known for her musical collaborations with Serge Gainsbourg and her activism, has died at the age of 76. Birkin's effortless style in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as her association with the iconic Hermes Birkin bag, made her a symbol of French chic. She was also celebrated for her political activism, supporting causes such as Amnesty International and Myanmar's pro-democracy movement. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed her as a "complete artist" and a "timeless Francophone icon."