This Saturday, April 18, 2026, Nathalie Baye passed away at the age of 77 due to her Lewy body disease. Many personalities paid tribute to the actress, who held four César awards, by acknowledging her kindness and joy for life. Among them, Jean-Louis Borloo, one of the men who shared his life with her, remembered tenderly their years together with Laura Smet’s mother. In an interview on M6, the former minister recalled the simple life his former partner cherished: “She loved that transition between filming – where everyone takes care of you – and, once it’s over, you return home, grab your shopping bag, and go grocery shopping. She loved that life.”
Nathalie Baye’s ex-partner, Jean-Louis Borloo, described her as a “very exceptional human being.” Speaking to TF1, Borloo painted a portrait of Baye as someone who went beyond being an artist, always caring for the happiness of others. He emphasized her strong desire to make her loved ones happy.
Having experienced a tumultuous love affair with Johnny Hallyday from 1982 to 1986, Nathalie Baye crossed paths with Jean-Louis Borloo. Their relationship remained discreet as the former minister and actress shared about a decade of life together from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, during Borloo’s term as mayor of Valenciennes.
“Your humor, your generosity”: stars pay tribute to Nathalie Baye. Alongside Borloo, many personalities on social media remembered Baye’s radiant personality and the warmth of her smile. They shared fond memories and highlighted the qualities that defined her character.
Catherine Benguigui also recalled her encounter with Nathalie Baye during the filming of Alibi.com, emphasizing Baye’s natural charm, humor, generosity, and kindness. Film director Eli Chouraqui expressed his grief over Baye’s passing.
This article was written in collaboration with 6médimas.
