Jane Birkin, the British actor, and singer who became a French fashion icon in the late 1960s, has died at the age of 76. According to TMZ, She was found dead at her home in Paris.
“On July 16, 2023, actress and singer Jane Birkin died at the age of 76,” the French Culture Ministry tweeted in French on Sunday, July 16, confirming Birkin’s passing. “Her collaborations with the greatest (Serge Gainsbourg, Etienne Daho and Agnès Varda) have made her a timeless French-speaking icon.” The cause of her death hasn’t been revealed at the moment.
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Jane Birkin was also the inspiration behind the Hermes bag which was created by the Paris fashion house in 1984 in her honor, the Birkin bag became one of the world’s most exclusive luxury items, with a stratospheric price tag and a years-long waiting list to buy it.
Jane Birkin is a British actress, singer, and model who gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s. She was born on December 14, 1946, in Marylebone, London, England. Birkin is best known for her relationship with the French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg and her iconic collaboration with him on the song “Je t’aime… moi non plus” in 1969.
Her breakthrough in the acting world came with the film “Blow-Up” in 1966, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. She also starred in other notable films, including “Wonderwall” (1968) and “La Piscine” (1969).
Jane Birkin’s most enduring legacy is probably the Birkin bag, an iconic and highly sought-after luxury handbag designed by Hermès. The story goes that in 1984, during a flight from Paris to London, Jane Birkin had a chance encounter with Jean-Louis Dumas, the then-chief executive of Hermès. As they were talking about handbags, she expressed her dissatisfaction with the lack of a practical yet stylish bag. This conversation led to the creation of the Birkin bag, which became one of the most coveted fashion accessories in the world.
Apart from her acting career and involvement in the fashion industry, Jane Birkin also pursued a successful music career. She released numerous albums and collaborated with various artists throughout the years. Her voice, often described as soft and breathy, became one of her signature features.