The whole country is mourning the passing of this beloved actress

Actress and singer Jane Birkin was found dead in her Paris apartment.

Singer and actress Jane Birkin passed away at the age of 76, according to French media.

The caretaker of Jane Birkin, whose name served as the inspiration for the Hermés Birkin handbag, discovered her body at her house in France. Her cause of death is still a mystery.

The 76-year-old singer was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, and she suffered a stroke in 2021. In March, she also had to postpone activities because of a damaged shoulder blade.

Jane Birkin was a singer and actress best known for her union with Serge Gainsbourg, a French musician and songwriter.