Actress Olivia Hussey, known for her role in the film Romeo and Juliet, has died at the age of 73.

The world of Anglo-Saxon cinema is in mourning. British actress Olivia Hussey, who plays the young heroine Juliette in the film Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968 and adapted from the theatrical work of William Shakespeare, died this Friday, December 27 at the age of 73. The actress’ death was announced by her family. “Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. […] She lived a life full of passion, love and dedication to the arts, spirituality and animal rights.can we read in a press release posted on Instagram and spotted by several media.

Death of Olivia Hussey: her role ins Romeo and Juliet awarded a Golden Globe

Born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on April 17, 1951, Olivia Hussey was 15 years old when she played the young girl with a tragic destiny in the feature film by the Italian director, screenwriter and producer with her partner Leonard Whiting, aged 16. The star-crossed lovers rendition was a success and the adaptation won an Oscar. As for the actress, she received the Golden Globe for “New Star of the Year” for her performance. In 2023, Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures over a non-consensual nudity scene. An American judge agreed with them: after rejecting the complaint, she ruled in favor of the studio.

Death of Olivia Hussey: the actress appeared in a Michael Jackson music video

After playing the character of Juliet Capulet, Olivia Hussey played the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth (1977) and that of Jessica Bradford in the horror film Black Christmas (1974). She was also in the casting of the adaptation of Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie in 1978, among other projects. In 2014, she reunited with Leonard Whiting for the first time in 46 years in the film Suicide social (2015). During her career, she also appeared in the music video for the single Liberian girl by Michael Jackson, where music lovers were able to recognize director Steven Spielberg, John Travolta, Whoopi Goldberg, Lou Ferrigno, as well as Billy Dee Williams, from Star Wars. On the heart side, she had two sons and a daughter, from three relationships: Alexandre, Maximilien and Inde.

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