Who was this actress?

[brokenshoes]

DH and I stayed in Paris many times between 2000-2010. On one of our visits we happened across huge crowds watching a procession. When we asked what was happening, it was for a funeral / memorial service for an actress (I think, possibly a singer).

I remember at the time knowing who it was, so someone famous, but I just can't recall now who it was. I think someone famous in the 1950s/60s.

I've looked up Greta Garbo, but she died in 1990, and Brigitte Bardot, but she is still alive. It's really bugging me. Can anyone help?

I don't think I know anything anymore . I was convinced it was a funeral or memorial service, but now I just don't know.

Wouldn't have been in Paris in March 2009 as was there in the May of that year.

This is a real long shot. In France the Marianne is an important symbol. I wondered if the french make a celebration of the new Marianne. I think 2007 was Evelyn Thomas. Possibility? Otherwise I am stumped

Audrey Hepburn?

i have no idea, but am enjoying the thread, so popping in for a place mark!

Hi all,

We're just moving this over to culture vultures!