Olivia Hussey, star of Romeo and Juliet, passes away at age 73
Hussey’s family stated, “Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.”
According to a message posted on her Instagram account, Olivia Hussey, who rose to popularity as a teenager in the 1968 rendition of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, has passed away. She was seventy-three.
According to the statement, Hussey passed away “peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones” on Friday, December 27.
In addition, her family later described Olivia’s life as “full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals.” “Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her,” they added.
Hussey is survived by her grandson, Greyson; her husband, musician David Glen Eisley; and her children, Alex, Max, and India.
The statement from Olivia’s family said, “As we mourn this tremendous loss, we also celebrate Olivia’s enduring impact on our lives and the industry.” “We appreciate your prayers and thoughts during this trying time, and we kindly request your privacy as we grieve the loss of a very special soul.”
Hussey was born in Buenos Aires on April 17, 1951, and as a child, he relocated to London. She began performing when she was thirteen and had little parts in movies before being chosen for Romeo and Juliet, directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
