00:00Hollywood has lost another gem as Olivia Hussey, best known for her role as Juliet in Franco
00:06Geffreli's 1968 adaption of Romeo and Juliet, passed away on December 27 at the age of 73.
00:14Her family shared the heartbreaking news on her official Instagram account with a heartfelt note,
00:19which read,
00:20It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Isley,
00:25who went peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 27.
00:32The statement continued,
00:34Olivia leaves behind a loving family, her children, Alex, Max and India,
00:39her husband of 35 years, David Glenn Isley, and her grandson, Grayson,
00:44and a legacy of love that will forever be cherished in our hearts.
00:48As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate Olivia's enduring impact
00:53on our lives and the industry. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult
00:57time and ask for privacy as we mourn the loss of a truly special soul.
01:04Born on April 17, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Olivia Hussey quickly shot to
01:11stardom as a teenager and won a Golden Globe for a performance in Romeo and Juliet.
01:16Over the years, she graced the screen in notable projects like Death on the Nile
01:21and Black Christmas. In 1977, she portrayed Mary in Franco's Jesus of Nazareth,
01:27further leaving a huge mark in cinematic history that will endure for generations.
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