At age 15, olivia hussey was giving life to juliet in franco zeffirelli's romeo and juliet (1968) Her performance in one of the most celebrated roles ever written in the english language won her the golden globe and two successive best actor donatello awards (italy's oscar equivalent), an incredible achievement for an actress in only her third film. Olivia hussey will always be remembered for her talent and strength Olivia hussey, a veteran stage and screen actor likely best known for her portrayal of juliet capulet in franco zeffirelli's 1968 movie romeo and juliet, died friday at her home Actress olivia hussey, who shot to international prominence as a teenager for her role in the acclaimed 1968 film version of romeo and juliet, has died aged 73 London (ap) — 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
Hussey died on friday, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, a statement posted to her instagram account said. Olivia hussey, star of franco zeffirelli's romeo and juliet, died december 27, 2024 of breast cancer at her home in los angeles. Olivia hussey, teen star of a 'romeo and juliet' on film, dies at 73 her passionate portrayal of juliet in franco zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation won enduring acclaim. Hussey, who shot to fame as a star in the '60s film and later became an animal rights activist, was. Olivia hussey, who dazzled moviegoers as the female star of franco zeffirelli's 1969 adaptation of romeo and juliet, died thursday
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