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Emergency responders rush to help Brigitte Bardot following a call about her declining health

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Brigitte Bardot, who is 88 years old, is a legend known for her timeless beauty. She’s a famous figure, even today.

As a teenager, Bardot began her journey to stardom when she was featured on the cover of Elle Magazine. This got her a lot of attention and people in her home country, France, started seeing her as a glamour icon. Soon, she made her way to Hollywood. Her first film was “Crazy for Love” in 1952 and she made her first American film, “Act of Love”, in 1953. She really became famous for a 1956 movie called “And God Created Women”. Even though some people in America found the film a bit too bold, it helped Bardot show people a new kind of strong, modern woman.

“I’m a girl from a good family who was very well brought up. One day I turned my back on it all and became a bohemian,” she once said.

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Bardot decided to quit acting when she was just 39 years old. This left a lot of people scratching their heads, but Bardot had her reasons. She told The Guardian that a lot of amazing actresses had sad endings. By saying goodbye to her glamorous life, filled with fame and love from fans, she believed she was protecting herself.

Bardot used to enjoy being famous, but soon, it began to bother her. It felt like she was drowning in all the attention and it was hurting her. She acted in movies for 20 years, and every time a new movie was about to start, she would get sick.

Bardot, who used to be a model and actress, has been feeling unwell recently. Her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, shared this news with reporters.

One morning around 9, Bardot was having a hard time breathing, according to d’Ormale. It was tougher than usual for her, but she didn’t pass out. He called it a “moment of respiratory distraction.” He said that firefighters came to help, gave Bardot some oxygen to help her breathe, and stayed for a bit to make sure she was okay.

Bardot wasn’t feeling well because of the hot weather. “Like all people of a certain age, she can no longer bear the heat,” her husband explained. He said that at the age of 88, Bardot should avoid doing things that are too hard. Even though her heartbeat and blood pressure are good, her health is still a bit delicate.

He also said their home’s air-conditioning isn’t cooling the house enough. We really hope that Bardot doesn’t have to deal with more health problems in the future.

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