Johnny Hallyday's legacy: Brigitte Bardot in a French quarrel

Brigitte Bardot has become the latest French celebrity to speak out about the family dispute over the late singer Johnny Holliday's legacy. In a radio interview, the movie star urged Holliday's widow, Laetitia, who is his main heir, to return some of the money to his eldest children.

Singer David Holliday and actress Laura Smet

who received nothing from their father's will are contesting his will. Johnny Holliday died of lung cancer in December at the age of 74.

Bardo told radio station Europe 1 on Saturday: 'It makes me sick. If I was Laetitia, I would have remedied the situation. I would give David and Laura what they deserve.

The law of inheritance in France, which is leaving its own''rooted in the French Revolution, all children should receive roughly the same share of the inheritance. But Holliday, who owned a home in California and was domiciled there for tax purposes, bequeathed his entire estate to Laetitia, his fourth wife, and their two adopted daughters.

Laura Smet, 34, and David Holliday, 51, announced their legal challenge last week. Since then, several celebrities from the world of French entertainment have already spoken out on the issue.

Eddie Mitchell, friend and French rock legend, said, "I don't understand how anyone can disinherit their children.

Actor Jean Renault, a friend of Johnny and Laetitia, urged the family not to give in to "hate".

Singer Sylvie Vartan, first wife'. 'Holliday and David's mother, said that during their divorce in 1980, she asked Johnny to give part of the shared home to their son.

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