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A wave of alarm swept social networks recently when false reports announced the death of Brigitte Bardot. The 91-year-old icon and animal rights advocate has weathered two recent hospital stays, and her friend Bernard Montiel has stepped forward to calm fears and explain where she stands today.
Bernard Montiel reassures fans: Bardot is stable
Speaking to Closer, Bernard Montiel dispelled the most alarming claims. He says Bardot is doing well, and his remarks aim to soothe long-standing fans. Montiel told reporters he phoned her after the death hoax went viral.
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He described the false reports as a “deplorable fake news” incident that caused distress. Montiel’s call confirmed Bardot was alert and reachable despite recent health setbacks.
What happened: hospital stays and the rumor mill
Brigitte Bardot’s name resurfaced in headlines after two hospital admissions. These episodes sparked worry among admirers and fed wild internet chatter. Social platforms quickly amplified unverified claims.
- Age: 91 years old.
- Recent events: two hospital visits that raised public concern.
- False alert: a viral message wrongly announcing her death.
The reaction online shows how fragile facts become under viral pressure. Trusted sources and close friends like Montiel have been crucial to correct the record.
Animal advocacy ties them together
The bond between Bardot and Montiel is rooted in a shared devotion to animals. Both are well known for their public support of animal welfare causes.
Montiel now hosts a television program dedicated to pets, bringing these issues into living rooms across the country. The show, titled Animalement vôtre, premiered on France 3 and focuses on domestic animals and the people who care for them.
Why their partnership matters
- They amplify animal protection messages.
- They use media exposure to push for better laws and care.
- Their friendship keeps Bardot connected to the public debate.
Montiel’s lifelong love of animals shaped his path
Bernard Montiel traces his tenderness for animals back to childhood. He calls pets a refuge from solitude and a source of unconditional affection.
His first dog arrived at age eight. The German shepherd became a formative companion. When family circumstances forced the dog to leave, Montiel vowed to always keep animals close.
Years later he kept that promise. After buying a home near the sea, he welcomed a Labrador named Farouk. He soon added more dogs to avoid loneliness for his first pet.
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Farouk accompanied Montiel to studio appearances. He was outspoken in his own way, reacting loudly to live music on air. Producers often edited those moments out, but Montiel remembers them fondly.
Those stories underline a simple truth: pets become characters in our lives and shape public memories of their owners.
