2023-07-16 13:21:41
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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dies at 76
Anglo-French actress and singer Jane Birkin has died at the age of 77.
How writes le Parisien, the artist was found lifeless in her Parisian home on Sunday. The publication notes that shortly before her death, the artist canceled her concerts for health reasons.
Birkin was born in London, but in the late 60s, shortly after starting her acting career in her homeland, she moved to France. Birkin’s wide popularity was brought by the song “Je t’aime… moi non plus”, recorded in collaboration with Serge Gainsbourg – this creative and not only union lasted for many years. Subsequently, she worked as a model, continued her career as a singer and actress, playing in several dozen films. In the early 80s, she became the muse of the Hermès fashion house, which created the legendary Birkin bag model.
The actress was awarded the Order of the British Empire and awarded the French National Order. Collaborated with international human rights organizations.
From her first marriage to the English composer John Barry, who wrote music for Bondiana, Birkin gave birth to a daughter, Kate Barry, who became a photographer – in 2013 she committed suicide. From the union with Gainsbourg, Birkin gave birth to a daughter, Charlotte Gainsbourg, who became an actress. Lou Doillon’s youngest daughter from her marriage to French director Jacques Doillon also became an actress and model.
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