The funeral of Brigitte Bardot will be held on Wednesday at the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church in Saint-Tropez. The religious ceremony will be followed by a "Private and confidential burial", according to information provided by the former actress's entourage and picked up by several media outlets.
Brigitte Bardot, who passed away on December 28th at the age of 91, leaves behind a cinematic legacy and a decades-long commitment to animal welfare. The foundation she established confirmed that her funeral will be held in the Var region, a place to which the French film icon was deeply attached.
The personalities expected to pay their final respects
The ceremony will first bring together Brigitte Bardot's close family and friends, including her son. Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, her two granddaughters and her three grandchildren. Several prominent figures from the media, political and non-profit sectors are also expected to attend the funeral.
Among the names mentioned are Wendy Bouchard, Max Guazzini, Marine Le Pen, Chicho, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg and Paul Watson.
A prominent figure in cinema and animal rights.
Rising to fame in the 1950s, Brigitte Bardot became an international icon thanks to films that have left their mark on the history of French cinema. After ending her acting career in the early 1970s, she devoted herself entirely to animal rights, founding an organization that has become a leading voice in the field.
The foundation reiterated that Brigitte Bardot's commitment will continue beyond her death, affirming its desire to "to continue doing everything she started"His death sparked a wave of emotion in France and abroad, giving rise to numerous tributes praising both the artist and the activist.
Saint-Tropez, a symbolic place for a final farewell
The choice of Saint Tropez The funeral and burial there carry strong symbolic significance. The former actress had lived there for several decades, withdrawn from public life. The town, closely associated with her image, is preparing to pay a final tribute to one of its most iconic figures.
The religious ceremony on January 7 will take place discreetly, in accordance with the wishes expressed by Brigitte Bardot's entourage, while the burial will remain strictly private.
