Iconic actress Olivia Hussey, the haunting lead of slasher classic 'Black Christmas,' dies at 73 after illustrious career spanning Shakespeare to horror.
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Hussey won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Juliet in the 1968 adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet' - a career-defining role that cemented her as a silver screen legend.
Her turn as the doomed sorority sister in the seminal 1970s slasher 'Black Christmas' is considered one of the genre's most chilling performances, influencing generations of scream queens.
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Olivia Hussey, Black Christmas, Black Christmas, Romeo and Juliet
Iconic actress Olivia Hussey, the haunting lead of slasher classic 'Black Christmas,' dies at 73 after illustrious career spanning Shakespeare to horror.
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Hussey won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Juliet in the 1968 adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet' - a career-defining role that cemented her as a silver screen legend.
Her turn as the doomed sorority sister in the seminal 1970s slasher 'Black Christmas' is considered one of the genre's most chilling performances, influencing generations of scream queens.
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Olivia Hussey, Black Christmas, Black Christmas, Romeo and Juliet