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Remembering Bardot: ‘sex symbol', ‘crazy cat lady’ and far-right supporter

Bardot poses for photographers in April 1959 in London after arriving to continue the shooting of the film "Babette s'en va-t-en guerre". AFP - -

International and French media have paid tribute to Brigitte Bardot following her death on Sunday at the age of 91. While some highlighted her reputation as "the biggest sex symbol of French cinema", others drew attention to her role as a "controversial activist".

Images of the screen diva were splashed across media outlets around the globe following the announcement of her death on Sunday. Many also highlighted her role as a catalyst for social change in France.

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