Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon evoke the “fierce battle against the disease” of their mother

Tuesday 18th July 2023 02:23 AM

Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillondaughters of Jane Birkin, have reacted to the death of their mother in a joint statement. The Franco-British artist died at the age of 76. His body was found lifeless at his Parisian home this Sunday, July 16. “Jane Birkin is gone after 16 years of a fierce battle against disease“, write the daughters of the actress in a statement released Monday, July 17.

“Since his stroke in September 2021, his family and the wonderful caregivers have been by his side night and day“, add Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon.

Before her death, Jane Birkin wanted to perform on stage at the Olympia. But health problems forced the artist to cancel his performances. “For the past few days, she had been walking again, was motivated to reprogram her Olympia and had decided to regain its independence“, explains the press release.

This first evening alone will have been the last. She had decided“, continue Lou Doillon and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The latter had also made a documentary about her mother, entitled Jane by Charlotte. According to our information, the Franco-British artist will be buried in the strictest privacy. The place and date of the burial will not be communicated.

The editorial staff recommends