[EN] French Screen Legend Nathalie Baye Dies at 77

French actress Nathalie Baye died on Saturday at the age of 77 following a neurodegenerative illness, her family confirmed to the French Press Agency.

Nathalie Baye was a singular figure in French cinema — simultaneously acclaimed by critics and beloved by the general public. She was Johnny Hallyday's long-term partner and mother to actress Laura Smet, with whom she shared a passion for the craft.

Her filmography spans dozens of roles across theater and cinema, earning her consistent recognition throughout her career. Her passing marks the end of a body of work that endured across decades, with rare consistency in the quality of her performances.

**Source** : [France 24](https://www.france24.com/fr/vid%C3%A9o/20260418-d%C3%A9c%C3%A8s-de-l-actrice-fran%C3%A7aise-nathalie-baye-emport%C3%A9e-par-la-maladie-%C3%A0-77-ans)