Brigitte Bardot Recovers at Home Following Hospitalization and Surgery
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A legendary figure of French cinema, Brigitte Bardot is now resting and regaining her strength at her Saint-Tropez residence after being discharged from Saint-Jean hospital in Toulon on November 30. The 91-year-old actress has faced recent health challenges, including a significant medical procedure, and a wave of false reports regarding her well-being.
Recent Hospitalizations and Surgical Intervention
Bardot was initially admitted to the Toulon hospital in mid-November, according to reports from Nice-Matin. Shortly after her admission, a close friend, journalist and president of the League for the Protection of Birds, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, revealed that the actress had undergone a “major operation” given her age. He emphasized her desire for privacy and tranquility during her recovery, speaking on the television program C à vous.
Bardot herself confirmed the news in a statement released through her foundation to AFP, stating she was “currently in convalescence” and requested respect for her privacy. This followed a previous hospitalization in September at the same facility, during which rumors of her death circulated. Bardot swiftly and emphatically refuted those claims on her social media account, now known as X. “I’m doing well,” she wrote. “I don’t know who the imbecile is who launched this “fake news” this evening about my disappearance, but know that I am fine and that I have no intention of bowing out.”
A Return to La Madrague and Expressions of Gratitude
Her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, shared the news of her discharge with Paris Match, noting that Bardot has been “resting a lot and regaining strength” since Sunday. He also extended gratitude to the hospital staff, describing them as “all kind” and “simple” for the care they provided. Bardot is now back at her beloved home, La Madrague, in Saint-Tropez, continuing her recovery in private.
This recent health episode underscores the fragility of life, even for icons as enduring as Brigitte Bardot. Her resilience and direct communication with the public, even during vulnerable moments, continue to resonate with fans worldwide.
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