While the year 2026 was marked by numerous deaths, Nathalie Baye has unfortunately joined this dark series. The actress passed away at the age of 77, following Lewy body disease (MCL). A difficult ordeal to overcome for his only daughter Laura Smet, who has already lost her father Johnny Hallyday. And during her final years of life, Nathalie Baye was able to count on the unfailing support of her daughter, who accompanied her through her illness.
“Nathalie was very strong. And you know, I have the impression that this strength, this composure that Nathalie had, passed through Laura’s veins. She was truly wonderful, Laura. She made sure that Nathalie stayed at home until the end. She was very protective of her mother. I believe that when you lose the people you love very much, what you recognized in them passes into you.” Revealed the director Bruno Chiche, in the columns of Paris Match.
Laura Smet has two godfathers: one chosen by Nathalie Baye and one chosen by Johnny Hallyday
Comments confirmed by Dominique Besnehard, Nathalie Baye’s agent. “I think of Laura, his daughter, of whom I am godfather. She has been of exemplary courage with her mother in recent days. In eight years, Laura became an orphan of both her parents. a-t-il déclaré à Paris Match. But contrary to tradition, Laura Smet has not one but two godfathers. The first chosen by his mother and the second, chosen by Johnny Hallyday, who is none other than Eddy Mitchell. The 83-year-old singer, whose real name is Claude Moine, was very close to Taulier. And it’s thanks to him that he also got into music. Protective towards Laura, he did not hesitate to defend her during the controversy surrounding the legacy of Johnny Hallyday. If Eddy Mitchell has been discreet lately, he did indeed go to Nathalie Baye’s funeral. The interpreter of Mint water color was accompanied by his wife Muriel. A discreet appearance but still noticed!
Why Laeticia Hallyday did not react to the death of Nathalie Baye
Recently, the magazine Voici exclusively revealed to you the reason why Laeticia Hallyday did not react to the death of Nathalie Baye. “Laeticia considered that it would have been badly experienced by Johnny’s daughter if she had spoken publicly”, indicated a source to Here is. A mark of respect therefore, so as not to offend Laura Smet, with whom the understanding has not been good since the death of Johnny Hallyday and the legal battle concerning the inheritance of Taulier.
