'I don't know who the idiot is who started this 'fake news'; Brigitte Bardot clears the air, shares post confirming she’s alive and well following rumors of demise

Former French actress Brigitte Bardot has recently found herself at the centre of some rumors. The star, who turned 91 earlier this year in September, had rumors of her alleged demise circulating online.

In order to address the rumors and set the record straight.

Brigitte Bardot addresses rumors of her demise

Brigitte Bardot, on October 22, took to her social media accounts to share an official statement about the recent rumors that had been spreading online. A few days ago, 27-year-old Aqababe, a popular influencer, shared a post on her accounts claiming Bardot had passed away.The post, which has now been deleted, went viral online and gave way to speculations about the actress’s passing.

In her online post, she shared how appalled she was by the rumors, and she had been doing well. "I don't know who the idiot is who started this 'fake news' about my disappearance, but know that I am doing well and I have no plan on taking my bow. A word to the wise,” she added in her post.A week ago, French news outlet Var-Matin shared an official report about how the ‘Rum Runners’ actress had been admitted to a hospital in Toulon, France for around three weeks.

The reason behind her hospitalization was not shared with the public.

About the deleted post

The post that went viral online and made claims about the 91 year old actress’s demise was shared by an influencer. The deleted post, as per The Daily Mail, read, “Her coffin was ordered in Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat in the 09 (Ariège) department. An icon has passed away, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy and an eternal imprint on the hearts of the French.”After the actress’s post online, the influencer made claims that the star’s account is not managed by her, and that the report of the demise will soon be shared by more official sources.