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Olivia Hussey’s Cause of Death: How the Late Actress Died


The late ‘Romeo & Juliet’ star died almost a decade after her breast cancer returned.

The late Romeo & Juliet star — who made headlines in 2022 for suing Paramount Pictures for $500 million with her co-star Leonard Whiting — died on December 27, 2024. The caption read, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who went peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 27th. Less than 10 years later, the Black Christmas actress’ cancer returned, and she underwent chemotherapy and radiation to remove a tumor that was located between her heart and her lungs, according to The Independent.

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