British cinema just lost one of its most talented actresses. Olivia Hussey died last Friday, December 27, at the age of 73 ans. Best known for her role as Juliette in the film Romeo and Juliet of Franco Zeffirelli (1968), she then achieved international fame.
After appearing in several films between 2015 and 2017, Olivia Hussey’s appearances in the cinema had, however, become rarer. The actress, of Argentinian origin, had also made a lot of talk about her for the legal proceedings she had initiated on December 30, 2022 with Leonard Whitingthe interpreter of Romeo in Romeo and Julietagainst the producer of the film, the studio Paramount.
Olivia Hussey, the interpreter of Juliette in the film Romeo and Juliet from 1968 died
Causes of death of Olivia Hussey have not been communicated. The news was only announced today on Instagram. Her family took the opportunity to share a photo of the actress in the film Romeo and Juliet of 1968. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on December 27”specifies the press release.
“Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her”his family also said in the Instagram post. The actress is also known for having played Marie, the mother of Jesusin the television miniseries Jesus of Nazareth in 1977. A passionate actress, she began her career very early. She also enrolled in drama school Italia Conti Academy when she only had seven years.
Olivia Hussey has filed a lawsuit against the producer of Romeo and Juliet
Olivia Hussey only had 15 ans when she was noticed with Leonard Whiting by Franco Zeffirelli to play in Romeo and Juliet. The director was looking for a young actress to play Juliette in this film version of the play Shakespeare. The feature film was subsequently nominated for an Oscar for the Oscar for best film.
Although Olivia Hussey was not nominated for an Oscar, the British actress scored for her portrayal of Juliet. The star also won the Golden Globe for female revelation of the year in 1969. Olivia Hussey went on to land several other notable roles. She is well known for having played Marie in the series Jesus of Nazareth (1977). She also played Jessica Bradford In Black Christmas (1974).
The shooting of the film Romeo and Juliet did not leave only good memories for Olivia Hussey. The British actress filed a complaint with Leonard Whiting in December 2022 against the producer, Paramount. According to them, the studio broadcast an intimate scene without their consent. The complaint was nevertheless rejected by American justice.
