The English-French star was known for her personal and artistic relationship with songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, recording an iconic track with him.
She also inspired Hermès’ Birkin handbag, which is popular around the world.
Birkin was born in London but found fame singing in French, relocating there in the 1970s.
Her relationship with Gainsbourg made her internationally famous following their hit song “Je t’aime… moi non plus”, which he originally wrote for former girlfriend Brigitte Bardot.
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