Emergency services rush to help Brigitte Bardot after a call informing that her health had taken a turn

The 89-year-old former actress and model is currently living in the South of France and appears to be enjoying life. However, this past summer, she experienced a distressing episode that led to an emergency response at her home.

Bardot first gained prominence as an actress and model starting in 1952, quickly becoming an icon and one of the most recognizable pop culture sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for portraying free-spirited women who lived life on the edge.

In 1973, Bardot retired from acting and modeling to focus on her career as an activist, with a primary focus on animal preservation and welfare. However, she has faced criticism for making racist and homophobic remarks in her memoirs.

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