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Reclusive Brigitte Bardot forced to deny rumours of her death

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  • Reclusive French film star Brigitte Bardot has been forced to deny incorrect reports of her death.
  • The 91-year-old actor used her X account to confirm she was “doing well” and has “no intention of taking my leave”.
  • The false news emerged after French media reported last week that Bardot had received three weeks of hospital treatment for a serious illness in Toulon.
  • A social media celebrity news account, Aqababe, run by influencer Aniss Zitouni, reportedly posted the claim that Bardot had passed away.
  • Bardot had previously been treated for respiratory problems in 2023 due to heat, with her husband saying at the time that she struggles with high temperatures at her age.
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