The sad news came through a statement from her loved ones to AFP. Nathalie Baye passed away at her home this Friday, April 17. The actress had been battling a neurodegenerative disease, Lewy body disease, for a few years, a condition that had already taken Catherine Laborde from her family’s affection last year. The French cinema has naturally and massively paid tribute to the actress, who was awarded César four times during her career of over five decades. André Dussollier expressed that he had lost “his favorite partner”, while Richard Berry, who had worked with Nathalie Baye in “La Baule-les-Pins”, broke his silence on Instagram. The actor shared a selfie with his thoughts and fond memories of their beginnings: “Nathalie, you take with you our laughter and the tender memories of our early days. Deep sadness.” Sandrine Kiberlain recalled how Nathalie Baye’s choices inspired her passion for acting.
Among the thousands of tributes from celebrities and the public, Laura Smet, her only daughter, expressed her sorrow on Instagram on Sunday, stating: “Mom. I lost half of my heart.” She described her as the best mother in the world and sent these words despite still not fully believing it. Shocked and saddened, Romane Bohringer also shared a childhood memory on Instagram, recalling a film in which her father was unkind to Nathalie Baye. She remembered Baye’s face from the movie, expressing enduring admiration for her elegance and inner qualities, seemingly unaffected by the negative aspects of today’s society.
The director of “J’ai épousé une ombre” initially did not want Nathalie Baye for the role. He had a different age range in mind and initially turned her down politely, only to be impressed by her passion and insight during a conversation about the film. This led to her eventually being cast in the iconic role. Romane Bohringer’s post can be found on her Instagram.
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