Olivia Hussey Eisley Dies: ‘Romeo And Juliet’ Actress Was 73

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• Hussey's breakout role as Juliet in Zeffirelli's controversial 1968 adaptation catapulted her to fame and secured her place as a cultural icon of the era.
• Despite her decades-long acting career, Hussey remained fiercely private, with a post on her Instagram page being the only official announcement of her passing, which occurred peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.