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French Actress Nathalie Baye Dies at 77, Remembered by Macron

4/23/2026

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Nathalie Baye (French actress) died at age 77 from Lewy body dementia at her Paris home.
President Emmanuel Macron announced her death, praising her unique contributions to French cinema.
Over four decades, Baye starred in about 100 films and television shows.
She worked with directors François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard.
She played diverse roles, from a streetwise prostitute to a serious-minded script girl.

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Nathalie Baye (French actress) died at age 77 from Lewy body dementia at her Paris home.
President Emmanuel Macron announced her death, praising her unique contributions to French cinema.
Over four decades, Baye starred in about 100 films and television shows.
She worked with directors François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard.
She played diverse roles, from a streetwise prostitute to a serious-minded script girl.