An actress and singer named Jane Birkin was found dead in her apartment in Paris.
Singer and actress Jane Birkin passed away at the age of 76, according to French media.
The caretaker of Jane Birkin, whose name served as the inspiration for the Hermés Birkin handbag, found her dead at her home in France. We still don’t know what caused her death.
The 76-year-old singer was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, and in 2021, she experienced a stroke. In March, she also had to postpone events because of a broken shoulder blade.
The marriage of French musician Serge Gainsbourg to singer-actress Jane Birkin made her famous as both a performer and an icon.
In 1981, the famous bag was given Jane’s name because she was a 1960s cultural icon. She did, however, publicly demand in 2015 that the company stop using her name after seeing what the animal rights group PETA claimed to be video of “cruel practices crocodiles endured during their slaughter for the production of Hermès bags.”. ”.
I have asked that the Birkin be renamed after me, the actress said in a statement given to Agence France-Presse.
“Having been made aware of the cruel practices endured by crocodiles during their slaughter for the production of Hermès bags bearing my name,” she said. “Until better procedures that adhere to international standards can be implemented for the production of this bag. ”.
After inspecting the farm, the French label made a second statement in which it addressed the issue and said they might keep the Birkin name for the coveted accessories.
According to the statement, Hermès “reiterates its firm commitment to the ethical treatment of crocodiles in its partner farms following the heartfelt emotion expressed by Jane Birkin and her request for explanation.”.
Our thoughts are with Jane’s loved ones and friends.
