Olivia Hussey Dead: 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Black Christmas' Star Was 73

Story by J. Kim Murphy

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Olivia Hussey, star of iconic films 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Black Christmas,' dies at 73, leaving behind a rich cinematic legacy.

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Hussey's breakout role was as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, which earned her critical acclaim at just 16 years old.
In addition to her dramatic work, Hussey also starred in the 1978 slasher film 'Black Christmas,' cementing her status as a versatile and accomplished actor across genres.

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Olivia Hussey, Black Christmas, Death on the Nile, Romeo and Juliet, Black Christmas