Los Angeles, April 19 -- French actor Nathalie Baye, known for her roles in films like 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' and 'Catch Me If You Can', has passed away at 77.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Baye died on Friday at her Paris residence due to complications of Lewy body dementia.

Lewy body dementia is described as a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterised by abnormal protein clumps that form in the brain, which can affect one's cognitive thinking, movement, and behaviour, as per Mayo Clinic.

Following the news of Nathalie Baye's demise, tributes and condolences have been pouring in across social media platforms.

French President Emmanuel Macron also offered homage to the actor and wrote, "We loved Nathalie Baye so m...