Trending 16th July 2023 by Slaine McKenna
Legendary Singer And Actress Jane Birkin Has Passed Away
"we've lost an international treasure and icon today... rest in peace, Jane Birkin"
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Iconic singer and actress Jane Birkin, has tragically passed away aged 76 at her home in Paris.
The British-born star had cancelled many concerts in recent years as she struggled with health complications following a stroke in 2021.
She was recognised for her roles in 1976’s Je t’aime moi non plus, 1978’s Death on the Nile and 1982’s Evil Under the Sun. As well as her music career, which included the hit Je t’aime… moi non plus, which inspired the 1976 film of the same name.
Jane was also held in high esteem by the fashion community, being known for her wicker-basket bags, and going on to serve as the inspiration for the Hermès’ Birkin bag.
The star was also appreciated for her philanthropy worked with Amnesty International on immigrant welfare and the AIDS epidemic. While during the 2020 lockdown she offered support to women experiencing domestic violence.
She is survived by her children Kate Barry, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Lou Doillon.
Many have taken to social media to say goodbye to the legend.
we’ve lost an international treasure and icon today… rest in peace, jane birkin ♥️ no other person has simultaneously impacted fashion, music, and film the way she has. she’ll be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/g82wKxz0gq
— carleigh (@remainsoflilies) July 16, 2023
rest in peace jane birkin, a true icon pic.twitter.com/q29pkllWL3
— that’s so haute (@thatssohaute) July 16, 2023
Very sad news: Farewell to the iconic Jane Birkin, who passed away at the age of 76.
What an extraordinary life, worth of thousand lifetimes it was. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/gakRpSI0KB
— Remembering Dame Angela Lansbury 🇺🇦 (@_AngelaLansbury) July 16, 2023
I remember my parents coming home buzzing from a Jane Birkin concert when I was a kid. “She came into the audience with an umbrella covered in fairy lights!”, “she was so beautiful!” I’ll treasure that memory and her voice will haunt me forever. RIP. pic.twitter.com/AsewRKsMoY
— 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙝 (@SarahAJCleary) July 16, 2023
People will most likely remember Jane Birkin for her style and art but the work she did for women suffering from domestic abuse and intimate partner violence – especially non-French speaking women in France, during the outbreak of Covid in 2020, is one of her greatest legacies. pic.twitter.com/WxSj87twBX
— Megha Mohan (@meghamohan) July 16, 2023
rest in peace jane birkin, you will be so missed angel 🕊️🤍 pic.twitter.com/aC4PEtgT8w
— di 🐇 (@valleydoIl) July 16, 2023
Deeply saddened by the announcement that Jane Birkin has passed away. She was the most British of Frenchwomen and the “Frenchiest” of British women. A tremendous link between us. We will miss you, Jane! 🇨🇵 🇬🇧 https://t.co/VBg7pJQLHr
— Hélène Duchêne (@AmbDuchene) July 16, 2023
rest in peace jane birkin, a true icon pic.twitter.com/q29pkllWL3
— that’s so haute (@thatssohaute) July 16, 2023
Jane Birkin was one of my biggest idols and she was such an inspiration for the world.
A dieu Jane 🤍 pic.twitter.com/s6sEDIEc3S
— VikkiBardot.eth (@VikkiBardot) July 16, 2023
Rest in peace, Jane Birkin 🤍
You will forever be remembered.
I love you and adore you with all my heart, you’ve inspired me so much. You will be missed so dearly <3 pic.twitter.com/xeAKAJFnVK— jane birkin daily (@janebirkindaily) July 16, 2023
Very sad to hear about Jane Birkin dying. She was a true icon, but also charming sensitive and funny. To be able to perform and record with her was a total honour. I last saw her perform at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris a year ago and she was still as magical as ever.
— Alex Kapranos (@alkapranos) July 16, 2023
RIP Jane Birkin. Singer, muse, British but the epitome of French elegance, and mother of three multi-talented daughters – photographer Kate Barry, actress Charlotte Gainsbourg and singer Lou Doillon. Condolences to her friends and family. pic.twitter.com/TJB7h3DoyX
— PerfumeAddict (@CaroleF83262070) July 16, 2023
I really thought Jane would live forever. A trailblazer. She represented ultimate freedom to me pic.twitter.com/dacvy1PkOR
— Jenn Gannon (@thejenngannon) July 16, 2023
Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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