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Iconic singer and actress Jane Birkin dies at 76 in Paris

  • Jane Birkin, known for her collaboration with Serge Gainsbourg, died at age 76 in her Paris home.
  • She was celebrated as a 'complete artist' by French President Emmanuel Macron for her singing, acting, directing, and activism.
  • Birkin's iconic 1960s and 1970s style continues to influence fashion today.
  • The luxury Hermès Birkin bag was named for and inspired by her.
  • She faced health issues in recent years but continued performing until she had to cancel shows just months before her death.
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