French Film Star Nathalie Baye Dies

Baye starred in some 80 films over a career spanning five decades, working with renowned directors like François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard.

International audiences notably recognized her for playing Leonardo DiCaprio's mother in Steven Spielberg's 'Catch Me If You Can.' President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute, stating that France had 'loved, dreamed and grown up' with the actress.

Her death has sparked a wave of mourning across the global film community and highlighted the challenges of Lewy body dementia.