Singer and actress Jane Birkin was found dead in her apartment in Paris.
76-year-old singer and actress Jane Birkin reportedly passed away, according to French media.
The Hermés Birkin handbag was named after Jane Birkin, who was found dead at her French home by her caregiver. It is still unknown what caused her death.
The 76-year-old singer was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, and in 2021, she suffered a stroke. Due to a broken shoulder blade, she also had to postpone events in March.
Jane Birkin was a singer and actress best known for her union with Serge Gainsbourg, a French musician and songwriter.
The iconic bag was named after Jane in 1981 because she was a cultural icon in the 1960s. But in 2015, after seeing video allegedly depicting “cruel practices endured by crocodiles during their slaughter for the production of Hermès bags,” she publicly demanded that the company stop using her name. “.
The actress requested that the Birkin be renamed in a statement given to Agence France-Presse.
“Having been made aware of the cruel practices endured by crocodiles during their slaughter for the production of Hermès bags bearing my name, I have requested that the Birkin be renamed,” she said. Until more efficient procedures that adhere to global standards can be used to produce this bag. “.
After inspecting the farm, the French label made a second statement in which it addressed the issue and said they might keep the Birkin name for the coveted accessories.
The company reiterated its “firm commitment to the ethical treatment of crocodiles in its partner farms” in agreement with Jane Birkin, “following the heartfelt emotion expressed by Jane Birkin and her request for explanation.”.
We are praying for Jane’s family and friends.
