Jane Birkin British actress singer and French icon dies at 76

Born in London, Birkin adopted France as her home country

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where she became an international star after striking up a musical and romantic partnership with French singer Serge Gainsbourg

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Known for her long, eye-skimming bangs and classic wardrobe, Birkin epitomized the effortless French-chic style.

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The French Ministry of Culture, which confirmed her death, called her a "timeless Francophone icon."

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Birkin was married to James Bond film score composer John Barry from 1965 to 1968

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with whom she had a daughter, Kate Barry. Kate, a photographer, died in 2013 at age 46

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Birkin suffered a mild stroke in 2021

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