RIP: Jane Birkin, actress, singer and fashion icon dies at 76
On Sunday, 16 July, the British-born French singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin who the Hermes brand Birkin bag is named after passed away at 76 years in her home in France, The Guardian reported. REST IN PEACE: JANE BIRKIN DIES Jane Birkin was born in London on 14 December 1946. It was reported that she came […]
On Sunday, 16 July, the British-born French singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin who the Hermes brand Birkin bag is named after passed away at 76 years in her home in France, The Guardian reported.
REST IN PEACE: JANE BIRKIN DIES
Jane Birkin was born in London on 14 December 1946. It was reported that she came from a successful family as her father David Birkin was a commander in the Royal Navy, and her mother Judy Campbell was the muse of a famous British playwright, Noël Coward.
Jane Birkin moved to France at the age of 20 years without even knowing the French language, CNN reported. Fortunately, she became well acquainted and famous pretty quickly. And, was reportedly dubbed as France’s favourite “anglaise.” She also found herself in the arms of French actor and singer Serge Gainsbourg and they also quickly became a widespread fascination in Europe and in other parts of the world.
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France President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Jane’s death via a Tweet on Sunday afternoon.
“Because she embodied freedom, [and] because she sang the most beautiful words of our language, Jane Birkin was a French icon. A complete artist, her voice was as sweet as her engagements were fiery. She bequeaths us tunes and images that will never leave us,” the Tweet read.
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Serge Gainsbourg made Jane Birkin an international sensation following their hit song titled Je t’aime… moi non plus (which translates to I love you…me neither, BBC reported. The song is said to have been initially written for Gainsbourg’s ex girlfriend, Brigitte Bardot. Because of its explicit sexual lyrics, the song got banned on the radio and in several other countries.
Prime Minister of France, Élisabeth Borne also paid tribute to Jane via a Tweet.
“An unforgettable icon, a unique voice and charm. Sadness to learn of the disappearance of Jane Birkin. Through her music and her talent, she will have transcended the generations. Thank you for the emotions aroused and this legacy that will live forever,” the Tweet read.
RIP Jan Birkin, i literally got goosebumps 😭 the most famous muse ever! the one that was the reason of the birth of Hermes birkin bag. pic.twitter.com/Fw7s3EclX4
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