French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
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"We loved Nathalie Baye so much. With her voice, her smile and her grace, she has been a constant presence in French cinema over the past few decades, from François Truffaut to Tonie Marshall."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"Nathalie Baye was an actress of dazzling spontaneity."
— Isabelle Adjani , Celebrity
"Nathalie, you take with you our laughter and the fond memories of our early days."
— Richard Berry , Celebrity
"Baye had lit up a long chapter in the history of French cinema with her talent and radiant personality."
— Catherine Pégard , Politician
"él [Depardieu] puede maldecir, pero sé que no es en absoluto el hombre que está siendo retratado de una manera tan monstruosa en la ridícula prensa sensacionalista."
— Nathalie Baye , Celebrity
"une comédienne avec qui nous avons aimé, rêvé, grandi"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"la disparition d’une immense actrice"
— Catherine Pégard , Politician
"France had 'loved, dreamed and grown up' with the stalwart of French cinema."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"France had 'loved, dreamed and grown up' with the stalwart of French cinema."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"France had 'loved, dreamed and grown up' with the stalwart of French cinema."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"an actress with whom we have loved, dreamed and grown up"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"Nathalie Baye illuminated a long page in the history of French cinema with her talent and luminous personality."
— Catherine Pégard , Politician
Key People
Catherine Pégard is the Culture Minister of France.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Gérard Depardieu is a prominent French actor who received a suspended sentence for sexual assault.
Isabelle Adjani is a renowned French actress and co-star of Nathalie Baye.
Johnny Hallyday was a famous French rock singer and actor.
Actress and daughter of Nathalie Baye, known for her role in 'Call My Agent!'.
Nathalie Baye was a celebrated French film star and one of the most decorated actresses in France.
Richard Berry is a French actor who starred alongside Nathalie Baye.
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President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
L'actrice française Nathalie Baye, lauréate de plusieurs César et connue à l'international pour son rôle dans « Arrête-moi si tu peux » de Steven Spielberg, est décédée à l'âge de 77 ans, a annoncé sa famille à l'AFP samedi.
Fans were left reeling with the sudden passing of French film icon Nathalie Baye, who has starred in over 100 roles throughout her decades-long career.
French screen legend Nathalie Baye, 77, passed away on April 17, 2026 in Paris from complications of Lewy body dementia, AFP reported, citing her family.
French actress Nathalie Baye, known for her roles in 'Catch Me if You Can' and 'The Return of Martin Guerre', has died at the age of 77 from Lewy body dementia.
French film star Nathalie Baye, a multi-César Award winner, has died at the age of 77 from Lewy body dementia.
La actriz francesa Nathalie Baye falleció a los 77 años el viernes, debido a complicaciones derivadas de la enfermedad con cuerpos de Lewy, según informó su familia desde París.
April 18 (Reuters) - French film star Nathalie Baye, who starred in Steven Spielberg's 'Catch Me if You Can,' has died at the age of 77, AFP reported on Saturday citing Baye's family.
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