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Brigitte Bardot: Cause of Death Revealed - Funeral Held Today in Saint-Tropez

Published January 7, 2026, 11:16
Brigitte Bardot: Cause of Death Revealed - Funeral Held Today in Saint-Tropez

French actress Brigitte Bardot, whose funeral was held today in Saint-Tropez (south of France), suffered from cancer, according to statements from her husband to the magazine Paris Match. The iconic actress had undergone two surgeries to treat the cancer. Her husband did not specify the type of cancer. Bardot had been hospitalized twice in the autumn, without details being released at the time. She had previously battled breast cancer in the 1980s. Her husband stated that Bardot always wanted to return to her famous estate, the Mandragore, in Saint-Tropez, where she passed away. The funeral, held today in Saint-Tropez, was simple, according to Bruno Jacquelin, the director of public relations for her animal protection foundation. Her husband explained to Paris Match that Bardot will be buried in the naval cemetery, as burial at the Mandragore would be difficult due to accessibility and potential overcrowding from tourists. She had previously expressed her wish to be buried on her estate.