Jane Birkin, known for Je T'Aime ... Moi Non Plus, died at the age of 76

Von Sophie Müller

Grief for Jane Birkin: Well -known singer and actress died

The music and film world mourns the loss of Jane Birkin. The British-French singer and actress died at the age of 76, as the French Ministry of Culture confirmed. French media had previously reported on the death of the popular actress.

Jane Birkin was primarily known for the well -known duet "Je T’Aime ... Moi Non Plus", which she recorded together with her then partner Serge Gainsbourg. The song triggered a scandal with its violent love moan and was even banned by some radio stations. Nevertheless, the song became great success and is still a classic.

Birkin was born in 1946 in London, where she also started her acting career. At the age of only 17 she was on the stage of the Haymarket Theater in London for the first time. Later she moved to the film business and achieved great fame in Western European film, especially in the 1960s and 1970s. It was considered one of the most original actors in the French cinema.

In addition to her acting, Jane Birkin was also known in the fashion world. The luxury fashion brand Hermès named one of her handbags after the actress - the "Birkin Bag". Another proof of their artistic radiance and its influence on pop culture.

Birkin has had to struggle with health problems in recent years. She spoke openly about her fight against leukemia in her biography, which was published in 2018. In addition, in 2021 she had to cancel her planned participation in the Film Festival in Deauville due to a light brain.

Jane Birkin was married three times in her life and had three daughters from these marriages, including actress Charlotte Gainsbourg.

With the death of Jane Birkin, the music and film world loses a unique and talented artist. However, their influence on pop culture and its unmistakable musical legacy will remain unforgettable.