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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President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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