Jane Birkin‘s Paris house was reportedly focused by thieves simply days after her dying.
The singer and actress was discovered lifeless on July 16 on the age of 76, having been discovered by her caregiver on the primary night time she had spent house alone in two years in a bid to regain some independence. Birkin had been dwelling with most cancers for 16 years.
Now, native media outlet BFMTV has reported that an tried housebreaking came about within the early hours on Wednesday (July 19).
Citing a police supply, the publication claimed that shortly earlier than 4am, a childhood pal of Birkin’s staying in the home heard noises coming from behind the door.
In keeping with the reviews, law enforcement officials had been referred to as to the scene the place they noticed potential proof of an tried break-in, together with markings on and injury to the door and its body, in addition to items of wooden scattered on the bottom.
As well as, it was claimed that the day earlier than the alleged incident, three people had been seen and cautioned by neighbours for trying to enter the home.
Birkin’s household confirmed in an announcement on the identical day that she had died of pure causes. She had beforehand suffered a minor stroke in 2021.
The English-French star loved a protracted and fruitful profession in each movie and music and maintained an on-and-off-screen relationship with Serge Gainsbourg for many years.
After assembly whereas showing collectively in 1969 French movie Slogan, they launched a collaborative debut album the identical yr. The pair cut up in 1980, with Birkin persevering with to launch solo albums and seem in a lot of movies.
Birkin was additionally the inspiration behind the well-known Hermès purse which was named after her. The Hermès Birkin is without doubt one of the most costly baggage out there with the likes of Drake, Kris Kardashian, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss and different celebrities proudly owning or accumulating them.
