The artistic world is still in shock since the passing of Nathalie Baye on April 17. The daily life, who was struggling with Lewy body disease, leaves behind an immense career and a devastated daughter, Laura Smet. The latter has revealed on her social media that she has “lost half of her heart”. To accompany this tribute, an extremely strict security arrangement was deployed around the Parisian building. From filtered invitations to required passwords, nothing was left to chance to ensure the tranquility of the close ones.
A close call tragedy: Claire Chazal narrowly averted in front of Saint-Sulpice
It was precisely in the middle of this very strict protocol that the discomfort settled in for a few seconds. As she walked towards the entrance of the church under the eyes of onlookers and cameras, Claire Chazal suddenly slipped. The journalist heavily hit a pole and almost fell to the ground in front of the assembly. A security guard, stationed nearby to filter access, immediately reacted. He managed to catch the presenter just in time before she hit the floor.
Once back on her feet thanks to this providential intervention, Claire Chazal handled the situation gracefully. Without losing her composure, she resumed her walk with a smile, simply displaying a natural lightness after this little scare. This moment of hesitation was brief, and attention quickly refocused on the heart of the morning.
A gathering of stars around Laura Smet
The ceremony then continued in an atmosphere filled with sadness and respect. Many iconic figures were present to support Laura Smet and her half-brother David Hallyday. Catherine Deneuve, Benjamin Biolay, and Eddy Mitchell were spotted among others. The political family was also represented by Brigitte Macron, who came to greet the person the president described as “a daily companion with whom we loved, dreamed, and grew up.”
The assembly was particularly touched by the presence of Jean-Louis Borloo, the late’s former partner, and Michel Drucker, greatly affected by the loss of his friend. Despite Claire Chazal’s narrowly avoided slip, calm and reverence returned under the church’s arches. This farewell will be remembered as a moment of communion between the public and the artists. Everyone left with the memory of an exceptional woman whose discretion was honored until the end of the road.
