PARIS—Legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot, an emblem of women’s emancipation and sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s, has died. She was 91 years old. The Fondation Brigitte Bardot confirmed her death on Sunday morning.

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Tributes to Brigitte Bardot, an icon of French cinema, poured in on Sunday following the announcement of her death at the age of 91.

Despite her success, she retired from acting before she had even turned 40, instead choosing to dedicate her time to helping animals.