Olivia Hussey, best known for her iconic role as Juliet in the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet', has passed away at the age of 73.
Olivia Hussey , best known for her role in the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet', has died. She was 73. Hussey died Friday, 'peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones,' a statement posted to her Instagram account said. 'Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her,' the statement continued.
Olivia lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals… 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,' the caption concluded. Hussey was born on April 17, 1951, in Bueno Aires, Argentina, and moved to London as a child. Hussey became a movie star at age 15 when she was cast as the most infamous doomed lover in 1968’s 'Romeo and Juliet.' She nabbed the sought-after role of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s film, which became an international sensation. She penned a memoir titled 'Girl on the Balcony' about the many ups and downs she endured in Hollywood. 'It was actually very overwhelming,' Hussey previously told Fox News Digital in 2018. 'Even when we were shooting, we had reporters waiting for an interview during our lunch and tea breaks. And they had come from all over the world.' 'I celebrated my 16th birthday during shooting… When the film was released, we traveled all over the world and I couldn’t really spend my teenage years like other teenagers… Everyone would come up to us for a photo, an autograph. But it was the experience of a lifetime really.' The film stirred headlines even before it was released in theaters
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