What you need to know:
Olivia Hussey was a teenager when 1968’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was filmed; She also participated in ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ and ‘It’ in 1990.
Olivia Hussey, the actress who brought Juliet to life in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at 73 years of age. Her family confirmed the sad news through their social networks.
Olivia Hussey, the most remembered Juliet in cinema, dies
It was the night of this Friday, December 27, when Olivia Hussey died at home, “peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones” according to the message published by the family in the official Instagram account of the actress.
“We thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and ask for your privacy as we mourn the loss of a truly special soul.”
Olivia Hussey Eisley, from Argentina to immortality
Born on April 17, 1951, in Buenos Aires, Olivia Hussey participated in the production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1966, a role that earned her being considered to bring Juliet to life in Romeo and Juliet of 1968. She was only 15 when filming began and there was actually the issue of a child abuse lawsuit.
Without a doubt, that was the role that made her famous throughout her career, but she had other great performances that left their mark. She was María in the renowned series Jesus of Nazareth and She was also Audra Denbrough (Bill’s wife) in the film It of 1990.
Among her latest film roles, we find her portrayal of Julia’s mother in Social Suicide 2015. Olivia Hussey also participated in productions such as Seven Days of Grace, The Last Days of Pompeii, Lost Horizon, Death on the Nile, and The Scream