Olivia Hussey Eisley Dies: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ actress Olivia Hussey has passed away at the age of 73. The departure of the actress has caused mourning in the family as well as the industry.
Olivia Hussey Eisley Dies: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ famous actress Olivia Hussey has died at the age of 73. The actress’s family is deeply shocked by her demise. On 27 December 2024, the actress breathed her last in her home surrounded by family. Olivia Hussey’s family includes her husband David Glen Eisley and three children – Alex, Max and India.
The family of actress Olivia Hussey mourned her death and wrote, “It is very sad to announce the death of Olivia Hussey Eisley. She left us peacefully among her close ones at home. Her kindness and warmth influenced everyone’s life. She has left behind a lot of love and legacy.
Olivia was born on 17 April 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The actress gained worldwide recognition by playing the role of Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. The film received nominations for four Academy Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. Hussey and her co-star Leonard Whiting have also won Golden Globe Awards for their roles.
Her career has been quite brilliant after working in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. She has worked in many films and TV projects. These include ‘Death on the Nile’ (1978), where she acted alongside Peter Ustinov. Apart from this, in the year 1989, she played Norma Bates in the TV movie ‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’. In the year 1990, she played a lead role in the miniseries version of Stephen King’s ‘It’. Moreover, in 1977 she re-united to play the role of Mary (mother of Jesus) in Franco Zeffirelli’s ‘Jesus of Nazareth’. Olivia Hussey’s fame was not limited to films only. She has been appreciated worldwide for her contribution. Her demise is a big loss for the film and television industry.
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