The world of cinema is in mourning. On April 17th, Nathalie Baye passed away at the age of 77 due to Lewy body disease. The actress leaves behind a daughter, Laura Smet, from her love story with Johnny Hallyday. “I lost half of my heart, she was the best mother in the world,” Laura Smet wrote the day after her mother’s passing. On Friday, April 24th, the cinema world and fans of Nathalie Baye gathered at the Saint-Sulpice church in Paris to pay their final respects to the actress.
Among them, Sylvie Vartan could be found. The singer also shared a life with Johnny Hallyday. Their marriage lasted from 1965 to 1980, the year of their divorce. In a post on her Instagram account, Sylvie Vartan paid tribute to her friend. “Still shocked, I can’t believe you’re gone. We shared so many emotional moments. Tender thoughts to Laura and all your loved ones,” she wrote.
Sylvie Vartan’s Discreet Gesture in front of Nathalie Baye’s Coffin
Sylvie Vartan and Nathalie always showed a mutual respect. Their respective relationships with Johnny Hallyday never created rivalry between the two women. Therefore, Sylvie Vartan’s presence at the funeral seemed natural. During the tribute ceremony to Nathalie Baye, Sylvie Vartan made a simple yet profound gesture.
Before the service began, the singer and mother of David Hallyday laid a wreath of flowers in front of the coffin. The ribbon on the bouquet had the word “Unforgettable” along with Sylvie Vartan’s name inscribed on it. She chose not to speak during the intimate ceremony.
Laura Smet’s Tender Tribute to her Mother Nathalie Baye
During this emotional day, Laura Smet spoke to honor her mother. With a trembling voice, she recalled “an incredible friend, an eternal lover, and a fabulous mother.” “My mother was someone real, tender, fair, and strong. She always cared for others more than herself. She was curious about everything, everyone. She loved life, people, nature, and animals,” Laura Smet declared.
“She gave me so much love, so much strength. She lifted me up when I was down, me and many others. She was an incredible friend, an eternal lover, and a fabulous mother,” the actress added. A beautiful tribute to a great actress.
