The acting legend John Hurt has passed away at the age of 77. Hurt’s publicist confirmed the passing to the press on Friday.
Hurt’s wife, Anwen Rees–Myers, confirmed through a statement that the actor had actually passed away on Wednesday at his home in Norfolk in Britain.
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“He touched all our lives with joy and magic and it will be a strange world without him,” she said.
The actor had a career that spanned six decades and included such celebrated films as “V for Vendetta,” “The Elephant Man,” “Alien,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” as well as several “Harry Potter” entries. Hurt most recently played the part of a priest in last year’s “Jackie.”
Fellow actors have already taken to social media to express their condolences.
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Hurt was born in Derbyshire, England, and was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1960. His first screen role came in 1962 and his first major role in 1966.
Hurt was nominated for two Academy Awards — one for “Elephant Man” in 1980 and another for “Midnight Express” in 1978.
In 2015, Hurt was knighted for his contributions to the art of drama. That same year, he was diagnosed with cancer. Speaking of the diagnosis to Radio Times, the actor said, “I can’t say I worry about mortality, but it’s impossible to get to my age and not have a little contemplation of it.”
He added, “We’re all just passing time, and occupy our chair very briefly.” Hurt is survived by his wife and two sons.
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Hurt was an immensely and versatile actor. His contributions to film will be sorely missed.
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