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Olivia Hussey, Star of Franco Zeffirelli’s ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Dies at 73
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Mike Barnes
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Olivia Hussey, the iconic star of Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet,' passes away at 73, leaving an enduring legacy in Hollywood and beyond.
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- At just 16, Hussey captured the hearts of moviegoers with her portrayal of Juliet, earning an Oscar nomination for the landmark 1969 film.
- Beyond her breakout role, Hussey had a versatile career, appearing in the TV miniseries 'Jesus of Nazareth' and the cult classic slasher 'Black Christmas'.
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Olivia Hussey, Leonard Whiting, Franco Zeffirelli, Paramount, Agatha Christie, Star Wars, 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Jesus of Nazareth', 'Death on the Nile', 'Black Christmas', 'Star Wars: Rogue Squadron', 'Star Wars: Force Commander', 'Star Wars: The Old Republic'