French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

French actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. She was a cinema icon, known as "BB," and starred in nearly 50 films, with one of her most notable roles in "And God Created Woman." After retiring in 1973, she dedicated her life to animal welfare.

French President Emmanuel Macron called her "a legend of the century" while the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced her death with "immense sadness." Bardot's later years were marked by controversy due to her remarks on various social issues.

She will be remembered for revolutionizing French cinema and her passion for animal rights. Bardot's legacy is complex, blending her iconic film career with a troubled later life.