Olivia Hussey dies at 73
Hollywood misplaced a legend.
Olivia Hussey, famend for her function as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, has handed away on the age of 73.
Hussey died peacefully at her residence on Friday, Dec. 27, surrounded by her family members.
“Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her,” her household wrote within the assertion, celebrating her life as one “full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals.”
She is survived by her youngsters, Alex, Max, and India; her husband, musician David Glen Eisley; and her grandson, Greyson.
The household expressed their gratitude for the assist they’ve obtained throughout this time, including, “As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate Olivia’s enduring impact on our lives and the industry. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and ask for privacy as we mourn the loss of a truly special soul.”
Born on April 17, 1951, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Hussey moved to London as a toddler.
She started performing on the age of 13, touchdown minor roles earlier than her breakthrough in Zeffirelli’s Romeo & Juliet.
The movie, launched in 1968, was a field workplace hit and have become notable for casting actors near the ages of Shakespeare’s iconic lovers. Hussey was 16 on the time, whereas her co-star Leonard Whiting was 17.