French Actress Nathalie Baye Passes Away at 77; Starred in Hollywood's 'Catch Me If You Can'
French actress Nathalie Baye passed away at 77 in Paris due to complications from Lewy body dementia. She won four César Awards and played in 'Catch Me If You Can'.
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(Central News Agency, Paris, 18th, Composite Foreign Report) AFP and other media reported today that French actress Nathalie Baye passed away yesterday at her home in Paris at the age of 77. During her lifetime, she acted in Hollywood director Steven Spielberg's film "Catch Me If You Can" and won the Best Actress honor at the French César Awards twice.
Nathalie Baye's family stated today that she passed away yesterday at her Paris home due to complications from a neurodegenerative disease, "Lewy body dementia". This disease can affect mood, motor skills, and cause hallucinations.
She was a veteran actress in French cinema, appearing in about 80 films in her lifetime. She won the prestigious César Awards, known as the "French Oscars," four times, including two Best Actress awards and two Best Supporting Actress awards.
Nathalie Baye's career reached a peak in its later stages, taking on several internationally recognized roles, including playing Leonardo DiCaprio's mother in Steven Spielberg's film "Catch Me If You Can".
In addition, Nathalie Baye also played a French aristocrat in the 2022 British-American historical drama "Downton Abbey: A New Era". (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150418
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(Central News Agency, Paris, 18th, Composite Foreign Report) AFP and other media reported today that French actress Nathalie Baye passed away yesterday at her home in Paris at the age of 77. During her lifetime, she acted in Hollywood director Steven Spielberg's film "Catch Me If You Can" and won the Best Actress honor at the French César Awards twice.
Nathalie Baye's family stated today that she passed away yesterday at her Paris home due to complications from a neurodegenerative disease, "Lewy body dementia". This disease can affect mood, motor skills, and cause hallucinations.
She was a veteran actress in French cinema, appearing in about 80 films in her lifetime. She won the prestigious César Awards, known as the "French Oscars," four times, including two Best Actress awards and two Best Supporting Actress awards.
Nathalie Baye's career reached a peak in its later stages, taking on several internationally recognized roles, including playing Leonardo DiCaprio's mother in Steven Spielberg's film "Catch Me If You Can".
In addition, Nathalie Baye also played a French aristocrat in the 2022 British-American historical drama "Downton Abbey: A New Era". (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150418
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