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A few hours after the passing of Nathalie Baye, her ex-partner, Jean-Louis Borloo, spoke in the journal of TF1 and M6. The former minister recalls the joy of living and the happiness that the actress wished to convey to others.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Nathalie Baye passed away at the age of 77, following her Lewy body disease. Personalities were numerous in paying tribute to the actress, who held four César awards, testifying to her kindness and joy of life. Among them, one of the men who shared her life, Jean-Louis Borloo, affectionately remembered her years spent with Laura Smet’s mother. In an interview on M6, the former minister mentioned the simple life his ex-companion cherished so much: “She loved that transition from filming – where everyone takes care of you – and, as soon as it ends, you come home, take your bag and go shopping. She loved that life.“.
Death of Nathalie Baye: her ex-partner, Jean-Louis Borloo, remembers a woman “very exceptional as a human being“
To TF1, Jean-Louis Borloo also depicted a woman as “very exceptional as a human being beyond the artist“, who always looked out for the happiness of others. He confirms that she “absolutely wanted to make those she loved happy,” he testified.
After a tumultuous love affair with Johnny Hallyday between 1982 and 1986, Nathalie Baye met Jean-Louis Borloo. Very discreet about their relationship, the former minister and the actress shared a decade of common life from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, during his tenure as mayor of Valenciennes.
“Your humor, your generosity” : the stars pay tribute to Nathalie Baye
Jean-Louis Borloo is not the only one to mention Nathalie Baye’s sunny temperament and radiant smile. Many personalities on social media paid tribute to her and remembered this trait that defined her so well: “You take with you our laughter and the tender memories of our beginnings,” wrote Richard Berry, who shared the screen with the actress on several occasions.
On her side, Catherine Benguigui had the opportunity to meet Nathalie Baye on the set of Alibi.com: “I will always remember your naturalness, your humor, your generosity, and your kindness (…) and I was proud to be able to tell you how much I admired you,” she shared. Director Éli Chouraqui, who directed her in his first film, also expressed his sorrow.
Article written in collaboration with 6médias.
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