Brigitte Bardot , one of France’s most recognisable cultural figures of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed on Sunday by the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, the animal rights organisation she founded and led for decades. The foundation said in a statement that its founder and president had died at her home in France. No cause of death was given. News agency AFP reported that Bardot passed away on Sunday, but further details were not disclosed.