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Olivia Hussey, Star of 'Romeo and Juliet', Passes Away at 73

Olivia Hussey has died at 73. She gained fame for her role in 'Romeo and Juliet' and is remembered for activism and significant film roles.

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Updated: Dec 28th, 2024, 2:39 PM ET

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Olivia Hussey, famed for her role as Juliet in the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet', has died at 73, surrounded by family. Her career included notable performances in 'Jesus of Nazareth' and 'Death on the Nile'. Hussey, along with co-star Leonard Whiting, previously filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures regarding their experiences filming nude scenes, which was dismissed in 2023. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she became an animal rights activist later in life. Hussey is survived by her husband, three children, and a grandson.

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