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Olivia Hussey Dead at 73: Remembering One of the Best Final Girls

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Story by Harrison Richlin
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Hollywood icon Olivia Hussey, known for legendary roles in 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Black Christmas,' passes away at 73, leaving an indelible mark on cinema.
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  • Hussey's performance as Juliet in Zeffirelli's classic 1968 adaptation is considered one of the most iconic portrayals of Shakespeare's tragic heroine, cementing her status as a silver screen legend.
  • Beyond her Shakespearean fame, Hussey's turn as a final girl in the influential 1974 slasher 'Black Christmas' established her as a scream queen, paving the way for generations of horror heroines.
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