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Olivia Hussey, Star of 1968 Classic ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Dead at 73
Olivia Hussey, the actress who gained acclaim for starring in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has died at the age of 73.
Olivia Hussey, the actress who gained acclaim after starring in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has died at the age of 73. In 2022, Hussey and her co-star Leonard Whiting sued Paramount Pictures, for sexual exploitation and child abuse over the use of nude footage Romeo and Juliet, which was captured when they were 15 and 16, respectively. In remembrance of the star, her family wrote in their statement, “As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate Olivia’s enduring impact on our lives and the industry.”
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