Farewell to Jane Birkin

On July 24th, France bid farewell to beloved English actress and singer, Jane Birkin. A large crowd gathered at the Saint-Roch church in Paris to pay their last respects to the 76-year-old star. Among the attendees were Jane Birkin's family, including her daughters Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon, as well as five of her six grandchildren. The public also came in great numbers to honor her with songs and heartfelt tributes. "Jane was generosity, intelligence, a role model for women," shared one anonymous mourner. The artistic community of Paris was also present, with notable figures such as Carole Bouquet, Sandrine Kiberlain, and Catherine Deneuve.

A Touching Tribute

During the ceremony, which was broadcast on a giant screen for the public, Charlotte and Lou delivered a touching speech. They thanked their mother for not being ordinary, reasonable, or docile. It was an intimate and final tribute to a tender and unconventional icon, a star loved by all. After the cremation, Jane Birkin was laid to rest at the Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris.

A Life of Activism and Love

In addition to her successful career in fashion, music, and cinema, Jane Birkin was also known for her activism. She fought for causes such as the abolition of the death penalty, the right to abortion, same-sex marriage, and even environmental issues. While many remember her for her past love affairs, it is important to acknowledge the significant role the men in her life played in her career. At the age of 19, Jane Birkin married English composer John Barry and had a daughter named Kate. However, her most iconic partner was undoubtedly Serge Gainsbourg, with whom she had a tumultuous relationship from 1969 to 1980. The renowned French singer is the father of her second daughter, Charlotte Gainsbourg. After their separation, Jane Birkin found love again with film director Jacques Doillon, who fathered her third and youngest daughter, Lou Doillon.

Words of the day

Iconic : Emblématique

Activism : Militantisme