French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report

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French actress Nathalie Baye has died at the age of 77, according to French media reports. Baye, known for her work with directors like François Truffaut and Tonie Marshall, also publicly supported climate action and assisted dying reform. Tributes have poured in from fellow actors like Isabelle Adjani and Richard Berry, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron, who acknowledged her significant presence in French cinema. Culture Minister Catherine Pégard highlighted Baye's talent and radiant personality. AFP reported that Baye's family stated her death followed a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia.

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Baye died following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia.

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Isabelle Adjani called Baye an 'actress of dazzling spontaneity'.

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Baye publicly supported reform of French assisted dying legislation.

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Baye publicly supported action to tackle climate change.

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French film star Nathalie Baye died aged 77.

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Away from acting, French media reported that Baye publicly supported action to tackle climate change and reform French assisted dying legislation.Among those paying tribute was one of Baye's earliest co-stars - Isabelle Adjani, who appeared alongside her in 1974's La Gifle (The Slap) and who called her an "actress of dazzling spontaneity" in a post on social media.Richard Berry, who starred alongside her in La Balance in 1982, wrote on Instagram: "Nathalie, you take with you our laughter and the fond memories of our early days."Macron, meanwhile, wrote on X: "We loved Nathalie Baye so much. With her voice, her smile and her grace, she has been a constant presence in French cinema over the past few decades, from François Truffaut to Tonie Marshall."She was an actress with whom we loved, dreamed and grew up. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones."Culture Minister Catherine Pégard told AFP that Baye had "lit up a long chapter in the history of French cinema with her talent and radiant personality".Her family said she had died following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, a neurodegenerative disease, AFP reported.

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