People, Positions and Obituaries · 30 December 2025

Brigitte Bardot passed away at age 91

Exam-focused facts from the 30 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, French cinema actress and founder of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation (BBF), passed away at 91.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute, stating the nation was mourning 'a legend of the century'.
  • The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced her death with 'immense sadness' and remembered her as 'a world-renowned actress and singer'.

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