Main points
- Nathalie Baillie, a famous French actress, has died at the age of 77.
- The actress has appeared in over 100 films. Emmanuel Macron highlighted her contribution to French cinema.
Natalie Bai / Getty Images
Famous French actress Nathalie Baillie has died. The actress had been suffering from dementia for a long time. She was 77 years old.
Natalie Bai passed away on Friday, April 17. This was reported by Le Monde, citing the actress's family.
Natalie Baillie died at her home in Paris. The cause of death was illness – the actress suffered from dementia with Lewy bodies (a type of dementia that worsens over time).
Natalie Bai has appeared in over 100 films, ranging from comedies to romantic dramas, and has appeared in both entertainment and arthouse films.
Natalie Bai / Photo from Emmanuel Macron's social media
Emmanuel Macron reacted to the loss. He dedicated a post to the actress on the social network X.
“We loved Natalie Baillie so much. Over the last decades of French cinema, she accompanied us with her voice, smiles and discreet tenderness – from François Truffaut to Tony Marshall. An actress with whom we loved, dreamed and grew up,” the French president wrote.
What is known about Natalie Bai?
- The actress was born on July 6, 1948 in Menneville into a family of artists. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming a ballerina, so she studied at the Ballet School. At the age of 17, Natalie received an invitation to perform in a dance group in New York.
- Upon returning to France, she became interested in theater and enrolled in acting school. Natalie Bai made her film debut in 1972 in the film “Two Men”.
- In 1980, she starred in the drama “Save Who Can,” which earned her a Cesar Award. A year later, she won a second Cesar, and two years later, another award for the action film “The Informant.” Thus, the star became one of the most sought-after film actresses.