Bernard d'Ormale and the BB Foundation clash over Brigitte Bardot's legacy at La Madrague, where she wanted no one to live after her death.
Conflict over Bardot's estate
Bernard d'Ormale, the former partner of the late actress Brigitte Bardot, is involved in a legal dispute with the BB Foundation over the property La Madrague, which was once the couple's home. The foundation manages Bardot's estate and has control over her assets.Bardot's final wishes
Brigitte Bardot had expressed a clear wish that no one should live in La Madrague after her death. This wish has become a central point in the ongoing conflict between d'Ormale and the BB Foundation.Foundation's response
The president of the BB Foundation addressed the situation in an interview with the French newspaper Ouest-France, explaining the foundation's position on the matter and its commitment to honoring Bardot's wishes.Legal and emotional stakes
The dispute highlights both the legal and emotional complexities surrounding the management of Bardot's estate, as well as the significance of La Madrague as a personal and historical site tied to her life.