Actress and singer Jane Birkin dies in Paris at age 76

Leisure

Birkin reportedly had suffered from well being points previously few years that saved her from performing and her public appearances grew to become sparse.

FILE – Jane Birkin poses for photographers on the photograph name for the movie ‘Jane By Charlotte’ on the 74th worldwide movie competition, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, July 8, 2021. France’s Tradition Ministry and French media say singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at age 76. (AP Photograph/Brynn Anderson, File) AP

By Related Press

PARIS (AP) — Actress and singer Jane Birkin has died at age 76, in response to France’s Tradition Ministry and French media.

The British-born star was famously recognized for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy “Je t’aime moi non plus.”

The French Tradition Ministry tweeted that Birkin died Sunday. It hailed her as a “timeless Francophone icon.”

French information shops Liberation and BFM TV reported that Birkin was discovered lifeless at her dwelling in Paris French newspaper Le Figaro reported that Birkin had suffered from well being points previously few years that saved her from performing and her public appearances grew to become sparse.

BFM TV mentioned Birkin suffered a gentle stroke in 2021, forcing her to cancel reveals that 12 months. She canceled her reveals once more in March on account of a damaged shoulder blade.

A return to performing in Might was delay, the French broadcaster mentioned, quoting the singer as saying she wanted a bit extra time and promising her followers she would see them once more come the autumn.