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Sat, December 28, 2024
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Olivia Hussey, famed 'Romeo and Juliet' star, dies at 73

Olivia Hussey, famed 'Romeo and Juliet' star, dies at 73

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  Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet" has died, her family said on social media Saturday.

Olivia Hussey, renowned for her role as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," passed away at the age of 73. Her performance in the film, which was critically acclaimed and won her the Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer, helped define her career. Beyond "Romeo and Juliet," Hussey starred in various other notable projects including "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" alongside Vanessa Redgrave, and she continued to work in film, television, and theater. Her death marks the end of an era for fans of classic cinema, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in both Shakespearean and modern roles.

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