Brigitte Bardot, a famous French actress, recently passed away at age 91. Her life was full of many interesting things. She was known for her movies. She also worked hard for animal welfare later in her life. Bardot also had a special connection to Cyprus. She visited a place called Varosha in the 1970s. Varosha was a popular resort town then. It was called "the St. Tropez of Cyprus." Many famous people went there.
Varosha was a beautiful area near Famagusta. It was known for being fancy and exciting. Many artists and stars visited the Argo Hotel. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were among them. Bardot also stayed at this hotel. She visited when she was finishing her acting career. She retired from acting in 1973. Her visits helped make Varosha even more famous.
Varosha was not just about luxury and stars. It was also important for business and tourism. The area had a rich culture. The pop group ABBA performed in Famagusta. Paul Newman filmed a movie there in 1960. Greek writers also spent time on the island. This shows the area's cultural importance.
Later, Bardot married Bernard d'Ormale. She then focused on helping animals. She started the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. This foundation works to protect animals. French President Emmanuel Macron called her "a legend of the century." He said she lived "a life of freedom."
The Brigitte Bardot Foundation said she was a famous actress and singer. She left her acting career to help animals. Her work in movies and for animals is very important. Her visits to Varosha add another interesting part to her story. Bardot visiting Varosha reminds us of a glamorous time. It is a special memory of a town in Cyprus.