French Icon Jane Birkin Dies at Age 76: President Macron Leads Tributes

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French Icon Jane Birkin Dies at Age 76: President Macron Leads Tributes

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  • British actor and singer Jane Birkin, known for her breathy vocals on 'Jetem,' has passed away at the age of 76.
  • French president Emmanuel Macron described her as a complete artist who embodied freedom through her art and style.
  • The duet 'Jetem' by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg became the first foreign language song to reach number one in the UK.
  • Jane Birkin's relationship with Serge Gainsbourg helped her gain fame worldwide, and she left a lasting impact on the fashion world with the iconic Birkin bag.
  • Apart from her artistic contributions, Jane Birkin was also an activist, supporting democracy, protesting against war, and advocating for animal rights.
  • The mayor of Paris paid tribute, calling Jane Birkin the most Parisian of the English.

The French president has led tributes to British actor and singer Jane Birkin, who has died aged 76. Her breathy vocals on 'Jetem' with her partner Serge Gainsbourg sparked controversy around the world. She was a star of the 60s cinema scene, appearing in both English and French films. Emmanuel Macron has described her as a complete artist who embodied freedom through her art and her style.

It was the song 'Jetem' which made history. Not only the first foreign language song to reach number one in the UK, but the duet by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg shocked audiences around the world. Seen as overtly sexual, 'Jetem Mon nom plus' was banned in several countries, with the Vatican even calling for a complete boycott. Jane's relationship with French singer-songwriter Serge helped her become famous globally. She made her mark as a singer, actor, and fashion icon, with the iconic Birkin bag, named after her, becoming a symbol of luxury fashion.

In tribute, the mayor of Paris described Jane Birkin as the most Parisian of the English. Jane's legacy includes her activism in supporting democracy, protesting against war in Chechnya and Myanmar, and advocating for animal rights. The world remembers her for the groundbreaking song 'Jetem' and the iconic Birkin bag. Jane Birkin's versatile talent and unforgettable contributions to the arts and fashion will be cherished forever.

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