French actress Nathalie Baye passed away at her home in Paris on the 18th at the age of 77. During her lifetime, she appeared in Hollywood director Steven Spielberg’s film Catch Me If You Can, and won the César Awards—known as the 'French Oscars'—four times, including 2 Best Actress and 2 Best Supporting Actress awards.
Nathalie’s family stated on the 19th that she passed away at her home in Paris on the 18th due to complications from a neurodegenerative disease called 'Lewy body dementia'. This disease can affect mood, motor skills, and cause hallucinations.
Nathalie was a veteran star of the French film industry, appearing in about 80 films over her lifetime. Shortly after graduating from drama school, she gained attention for her role in François Truffaut’s 1973 comedy Day for Night. In her fifty-year acting career that followed, she became one of the most awarded actresses in France. Nathalie had a daughter with 'the French Elvis', rock singer Johnny Hallyday. The two shared a romantic relationship that lasted five years. Her last appearance on screen was in the 2023 drama film Mother Valley.