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Jane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76

The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.

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Je T’Aime … Moi Non Plus was the succès de scandale of 1969 – but Jane Birkin’s music was far more than that

In her collaborations with Serge Gainsbourg, Birkin left a permanent mark on pop – and her underrated solo albums of dark, strange songs are ripe for rediscovery

The Guardian - UK

Jane Birkin: a tremendous screen presence with a gift for creative collaboration

Birkin made a sensational impact in Blow-Up, and went on to become a classy performer for a number of major French directors – notably Godard and Agnès Varda

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Jane Birkin, actor and singer, dies aged 76

Best known for the sexually explicit 1969 hit Je t’aime … moi non plus, her adopted France took her to its heart

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An ‘unforgettable icon’: France pays tribute to ‘complete artist’ Jane Birkin

Leading French politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin, who died on Sunday at 76. London-born Birkin was considered a national treasure in her adopted home of France and known internationally for her innate sense of style, her creative work and her…

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President Macron describes Jane Birkin as ‘French icon’ following death at 76

French media have reported that she was found dead at her home in Paris.

The Independent UK

Jane Birkin obituary

Singer and actor who duetted with Serge Gainsbourg on Je T’aime … Moi Non Plus in 1969 and went on to a prolific film career

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Jane Birkin, British-French celebrity and style icon, dies at 76

Jane Birkin, the British-born singer and actress who became a style icon in her adopted France, has died, a close source said on Sunday. She was 76.

Radio France Internationale

In Pictures: London-born Jane Birkin crossed the Channel to become a world star

She had a long career as a solo actress after first coming to attention with her partnership with Serge Gainsbourg.

The Independent UK

Singer and actress Jane Birkin dies age 76 – reports

She was an influential figure across music, film and fashion.

The Independent UK

Jane Birkin dead: Actress and singer passes away aged 76

British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a 1960s wildchild who became a beloved figure in France, has died in Paris aged 76, the French Culture Ministry said on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Jane Birkin, Franco-British actress and singer, dies at 76

London-born singer and actress Jane Birkin died Sunday at the age of 76, according to sources close to her and police. She was an icon in her adopted France, known for her turbulent relationship with French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, who was 18 years her senior.

France 24

Jane Birkin death: ‘Je t’aime... moi non plus’ singer and actor dies aged 76

French media have reported that the star was found at her home by her caregiver

The Independent UK

‘If you have dreams, follow them!’ Paul Nicholas on Bowie, the Bee Gees, playing Jesus – and ruffling the king’s hair

In six decades in showbiz, he has been murdered by Screaming Lord Sutch, played the lead in Hair, had hit singles and a hit sitcom – and surprised Serge Gainsbourg

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Brought to tears by the birds’ beautiful warning

Brief letters: An avian alert | Serge Gainsbourg’s best song | Longer John Silver | Voter ID | Woke Windsor

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Serge Gainsbourg’s 20 greatest recordings – ranked!

Following the announcement that the late French icon’s home, Rue de Verneuil, will finally open to the public, we chart his 20 best performances

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Home of Serge Gainsbourg, bad boy of French music, to open in September

The time capsule Paris home of Serge Gainsbourg, one of France's most notorious singer-songwriters, will finally open to the public on 20 September, three decades after the musician's death.

France 24

Serge Gainsbourg’s Paris home to open to the public – ashtrays still brimming

The time capsule home of Serge Gainsbourg, one of France's most loved – and notorious – singer-songwriters, is to finally open to the public on September 20.

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Paco Rabanne, Who Brought the Space Age to the Catwalk, Dies Aged 88

Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer best known for his metallic ensembles and space age designs of the 1960s, has died at the age of 88. The eponymous label he exited more than two decades ago hailed him as "among the most seminal fashion figures of the 20th century". Rabanne dressed…

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From Ancient Egypt to Gainsbourg and Picasso: The Paris exhibits to see in 2023

Paris is gearing up for a new year of must-see exhibits, from a rare chance to view the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ramesses II to a Harry Potter “experience” or a deep dive into rival Impressionists Edouard Manet and Edgar Degas.

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Macron’s ‘en même temps’ on Putin leaves France’s reputation hanging in the mix

French President Emmanuel Macron’s frequent use of “en même temps” (at the same time) to argue for and then against a case is a standing joke in France. But when the leader of the EU’s mightiest military power talks tough and then soft on Russia’s Vladimir Putin, France’s allies are…

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Jane Birkin review – electrifying moments from a singer with remarkable poise

Birkin’s voice is as bewitching as ever in this show that looks back on everything from the Gainsbourg years to her graceful recent album

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Régine, disco pioneer and 'queen of the night', dies at 92

French singer and actress Régine, who claimed to have invented the modern discotheque and once ran a nightclub empire from Paris to Los Angeles, died on Sunday aged 92.

Evening Standard

Jane Birkin reminisces on life in Seventies London

Last year, we caught up with OG cool girl Jane Birkin about her memories of the Capital. Here, she remembers an iconic trip home to Seventies London...

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