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'French icon' actress Jane Birkin dies aged 76


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The singer, actress and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76.

 

The English-French star was known for her personal and artistic relationship with songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, recording the iconic track "Je T'aime...moi non plus" with him.

 

She also inspired Hermès' Birkin handbag, which is popular around the world.

 

Birkin was born in London but found fame singing in French, relocating there in the 1970s.

 

By Sean Seddon
BBC News

 

Top picture: London-born Birkin became world famous alongside her partner, the French musician Serge Gainsbourg

 

Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66216417

 

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12 hours ago, digger70 said:

RIP. Icon? Never heard off the lady.

If you've never heard this song before, then you are either under 40 or you've been living under a rock.
 

  

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