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Brigitte Bardot, Iconic Actress, Dies at 91; Funeral Details Revealed

1/7/2026

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Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actress, has died at 91 and will be buried on January 7 in Saint-Tropez, with a private funeral at Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church.
Marine Le Pen will attend Bardot's funeral.
President Emmanuel Macron will not attend, as Bardot's family declined a state tribute.
Bardot's controversial views and incitement convictions drew mixed reactions, and locals and fans will hold a public tribute.

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Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actress, has died at 91 and will be buried on January 7 in Saint-Tropez, with a private funeral at Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church.
Marine Le Pen will attend Bardot's funeral.
President Emmanuel Macron will not attend, as Bardot's family declined a state tribute.
Bardot's controversial views and incitement convictions drew mixed reactions, and locals and fans will hold a public tribute.