The cause of death for Brigitte Bardot has now been confirmed several weeks after the passing of this icon of French culture was grieved by the world as a whole. This celebrity, first recognized in the world in the 1950s and later becoming an animal rights activist, passed way in December of last year in her home in Saint Tropez at the young age of 91 years old. When news of her passing first went out, it did not reveal anything other than that she indeed did pass way.However, for many years, Brigitte Bardot had been leading a private life away from the film industry that once made her a symbol of the European cinema scene. Those who had followed her career remembered not only the film presence that she portrayed in films such as "And God Created Woman," but also the fierce animal lover that she was. Recently, prior to her funeral on January 7, her husband spoke of what led to her passing.Cause of Brigitte Bardot’s death revealedIn the days before the private funeral ceremony was conducted at Saint-Tropez, Brigitte Bardot’s husband, Bernard d’Ormale, revealed how his wife struggled with her last medical issues. According to Bernard, his wife was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo two surgical operations as medical professionals attempted to combat cancer. Although Bernard did not reveal his wife’s specific type of cancer, he stated that following the surgery, his wife's condition continued to deteriorate as she struggled with discomfort, including persistent back pain.This is the interview that was given to a French magazine, making the rounds online. Fans and admirers posted the personal details regarding the last days spent by the afflicted actress, from the tender moments spent with her husband at home to the loving words she gave during the end. It was with sadness that fans heard that she endured her ordeal. It was praise for her strength and the gift that she gave the world through her art.This news came as Saint-Tropez was bidding farewell to the legendary actress who has lived in the Mediterranean town for over fifty years. Bardot was laid to rest in a ceremony attended by loved ones, with the actress’s fans who had been part of her journey in placing the town on the global map in attendance too. It had long been a secret, but the fact that Brigitte Bardot’s cause of death was shared in public marked the end of an era for many who admired her long life. This is not only the end of an era for French cinema, but also for a personality that has affected so many lives in so many ways—both in her performances and in her activism for animal rights.