The artistic world is still in shock since the passing of Nathalie Baye on April 17th. The daily, who was battling Lewy body disease, leaves behind an immense career and a devastated daughter, Laura Smet. The latter has indeed shared on her social networks that she has “lost half of her heart”. To frame this tribute, an extremely rigorous security system was deployed around the Parisian building. Between filtered invitations and required passwords, nothing was left to chance to ensure the tranquility of those close to her.
A tragedy narrowly avoided: Claire Chazal caught just in time in front of Saint-Sulpice
It was precisely in the midst of this very strict protocol that a fainting spell occurred for a few seconds. While she was walking towards the entrance of the church under the gaze of onlookers and cameras, Claire Chazal suddenly slipped. The journalist hit heavily against a pole and nearly fell to the ground in front of the gathering. A security guard, stationed nearby to monitor access, immediately acted. He managed to catch the presenter just in time before she touched the pavement.
Once back on her feet thanks to this providential intervention, Claire Chazal handled the situation with grace. Far from being discouraged, she resumed her walk with a smile, simply displaying a slight natural smile after this little fright. This moment of hesitation was brief, and the attention quickly refocused on the heart of the morning.
A constellation of stars gathered around Laura Smet
The ceremony then resumed in an atmosphere filled with sadness and respect. Many iconic figures were present to support Laura Smet and her half-brother David Hallyday. Catherine Deneuve, Benjamin Biolay, and Eddy Mitchell were among those seen. The political family was also represented by Brigitte Macron, who came to greet the woman that the president described as “a daily companion with whom we have loved, dreamed, and grown up with”.
The gathering was especially touched by the presence of Jean-Louis Borloo, former partner of the deceased, but also Michel Drucker, deeply affected by the loss of his friend. Despite Claire Chazal’s avoided slip, calm and solemnity returned under the vaults of the church. This farewell will be remembered as a moment of communion between the public and the artists. Each person left with the memory of an exceptional woman whose discretion was honored to the end of the road.
