Brigitte Bardot Laid to Rest in Saint‑Tropez as Husband Reveals Cancer Was the Cause

Overview

• Bernard d’Ormale said Bardot died of cancer after undergoing two surgeries, without specifying the type of tumor.
• The 91‑year‑old, who died on December 28, was honored at Notre‑Dame‑de‑l’Assomption before a private interment in Saint‑Tropez’s maritime cemetery alongside her family.
• Crowds applauded the cortege, with the town streaming the ceremony outdoors and scheduling a public moment of remembrance later in the day.
• Attendees included her son Nicolas‑Jacques Charrier, far‑right leader Marine Le Pen, singer Mireille Mathieu, animal‑rights figure Paul Watson, and a government representative.
• Her foundation emphasized a simple ceremony, with requests for dark attire and wildflowers, a wicker eco‑coffin reported by local media, and, per the foundation on Thursday, burial clothing featuring a seal motif chosen to reflect her animal advocacy.