Brigitte Bardot, 91, Hospitalized After Surgery for “Serious Illness”

The 91-year-old icon Brigitte Bardot has been hospitalized for approximately three weeks in Toulon, France, local media report, after undergoing surgery related to a serious medical condition. According to the French newspaper Var-Matin, Bardot was admitted to the private Saint-Jean Hospital and remains under care for a currently undisclosed illness. ElHuffPost+3Reuters+3Vanity Fair+3

Sources cited by Var-Matin suggest that Bardot’s post-operative state is “worrying,” though some local reports express cautious optimism that she might soon be discharged and allowed to recover at her home in Saint-Tropez. People.com+2Vanity Fair+2

E! News and others also note that while Bardot is recuperating, no official statement has yet been issued by her representatives concerning her current status or the nature of the surgery. People.com+1

In earlier years, Bardot has faced health challenges. Notably, in January 2023, she was hospitalized for respiratory distress amid a heat wave in southern France. At that time, her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, said she had suffered stronger-than-usual breathing difficulty but did not lose consciousness. E! Online+2Vanity Fair+2

Bardot rose to international stardom in the 1950s and 1960s. Celebrated for her roles in films like And God Created Woman, she retired from acting in 1973 and later dedicated herself to animal rights activism through the Fondation Brigitte Bardot. Wikipedia+3Reuters+3Vanity Fair+3

At this moment, the medical details remain private. The precise reason for the surgery or the nature of her illness has not been confirmed by official sources. Observers and media outlets are awaiting a statement from her team, hoping to learn more about her recovery trajectory.

For now, fans, colleagues, and admirers alike are keeping the former screen legend in their thoughts during this delicate period.

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