Nathalie Baye dies at 77. French icon of cinema and stage, classic 70s–80s auteur work, later in Catch Me If You Can and Downton Abbey II. Born 1948.
French actress Nathalie Baye has died in Paris at age 77 from neurodegenerative disease. She has featured in over 80 films, winning four César awards, and has worked with notable directors including Truffaut and Spielberg. Macron has paid tribute to her contribution to French cinema.