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Agence France-Presse

France’s three-time presidential candidate, Marine Le Pen, is to attend the funeral next week of 1950s and 1960s film star Brigitte Bardot, a member of her team said on Tuesday.
President Emmanuel Macron – who on Sunday hailed Bardot as a “legend” – would however not attend her funeral, a source in his office said.
Bardot, who died aged 91 on Sunday, drew criticism in her later years for her anti-immigration views and for supporting the far-right.
She was several times convicted in court for hate speech, including against Muslims.

The animal welfare advocate backed Le Pen when she ran for president in 2012 and 2017, describing her as a modern “Joan of Arc” who could save the country.
The presidency has offered Bardot’s family to hold a national homage for her but they have not responded, the source in Macron’s office added.
Conservative politician Eric Ciotti has called for a national farewell to the blonde screen icon of the New Wave, such as the one organised in 2018 for French rock star Johnny Hallyday.
But many on the left are against the idea.
Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure opposed it, especially as he said Bardot “was several times convicted of racism”.
Bardot’s animal foundation has said her funeral in a church in her southern hometown of Saint-Tropez on January 7 would be followed by a private burial, but has not said where.

The former actor said in 2018 she wished to be buried in her garden, to avoid a “crowd of idiots” trampling on the tombs of her parents and grandparents.
Saint-Tropez mayor Sylvie Siri told local media that Bardot’s final wishes had been respected but provided no further details.
Bardot’s fourth husband, Bernard d’Ormale, was an adviser to late far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, whose daughter Marine then took over his party.
Le Pen may be barred from a fourth run for president in 2027 due to a corruption conviction.
But her National Rally party sees its best chance ever to win the presidency in the coming polls, with Macron stepping down after two consecutive terms.
Le Pen’s appeal trial in the corruption case starts in January.


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France’s president to skip Brigitte Bardot’s funeral as Le Pen confirms attendance

A woman places a floral tribute at the statue of the late French singer, actor and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, at Place Blanqui in Saint-Tropez, France. Photo: Reuters

Brigitte Bardot in Brussels in 1992 at a protest against animal cruelty. The former actress died on Sunday at 91. Photo: AP

Brigitte Bardot in1965. Photo: Globe Photos/ZUMA Press/TNS

Brigitte Bardot, French icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91

Bardot gives a press conference in December 1965 in Hollywood for the film “Viva Maria”. Photo: AFP

Brigitte Bardot poses for a photo in London in 1962. Photo UPPA/ZUMA Press 

Bardot attends a 1992 Brussels press conference, protesting against animal cruelty in Europe. Photo: AP

An undated picture of Bardot during the Cannes Film Festival. Photo: AFP

Bardot kisses a stray dog during a visit to the Bucharest dog pound in February. Photo: Reuters

Bardot in the film And God Created Woman. Photo: Handout

Bardot gives a press conference in December 1965 in Hollywood for the film Viva Maria. Photo: AFP

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Far-right Rassemblement National (RN) leader Marine Le Pen delivers a speech during a rally in her support one week after being convicted, in Paris, France on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

 Jordan Bardella, National Rally President and Member of European Parliament. Photo: AFP

People gather to protest against the Rassemblement National after leader Le Pen’s conviction, at Republique square in Paris, France on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

A protester holds flags during a rally supporting Le Pen in Paris, France on Sunday. Photo: AFP / dpa

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen during a televised interview on Monday. Photo: AFP 

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Photo: AFP

Marine Le Pen after a French court sentenced her to a five-year ban on running for office. Photo: AFP

A sketch of court proceedings on Monday. Illustration: Benoit Peyrucq via AFP

Marine Le Pen has said 29-year-old RN party leader Jordan Bardella has the ‘capacity’ to be president. Photo: AFP

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French screen legend Brigitte Bardot’s final send-off in Saint-Tropez exposes a rift over her controversial far-right legacy


French screen legend Brigitte Bardot’s final send-off in Saint-Tropez exposes a rift over her controversial far-right legacy.


France’s president to skip Brigitte Bardot’s funeral as Le Pen confirms attendance

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French screen legend Brigitte Bardot’s final send-off in Saint-Tropez exposes a rift over her controversial far-right legacy