United Kingdom, Oct. 17 -- Brigitte Bardot has reportedly been hospitalised.

The 91-year-old actress and singer is said to have been admitted to the Saint-Jean private hospital in Toulon three weeks ago, according to French media outlet Nice-Matin.

The publication claims iconic star Brigitte has "undergone surgery" at the medical facility, but also reports she is expected to be released from hospital in a few days.

Bardot is thought to have been at her home in Saint-Tropez when she was taken to hospital.

She became an international sex symbol and fashion icon in the 1950s and 1960s, and has also been through three divorces.

In July 2023, it was reported Brigitte had suffered respiratory problems amid soaring temperatures in Saint-Tro...