Adieu Brigitte Bardot

Death of a screen icon and darling of the far right

The horrendous tragedy of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana imposes something of a hollow ring on New Year greeting. But I nevertheless offer my hope that readers enjoy a happy, healthy 2026.

A sad but less shocking death came to world attention a few days earlier. Brigitte Bardot, whose health had been ailing for some time, died at the grand old a…