Overview
- Bardot posted on her verified X account that she is fine and called the death reports “fake news,” adding she has no intention of bowing out.
- The rumor originated with influencer Aqababe, who falsely claimed she had died and referenced a coffin order, then deleted the post but later insisted an official notice would follow.
- Bardot’s office told Reuters last week that she had a minor surgery in Toulon that went well and that she returned home to recuperate in Saint‑Tropez.
- Local outlet Var‑Matin had reported a three‑week hospital stay and surgery for a “serious” illness with a “worrying” condition, though no diagnosis has been disclosed.
- The episode follows a 2023 breathing scare treated at home, underscoring heightened public attention to health updates about the reclusive film icon and animal‑rights activist.