Veteran Actress Olivia Hussey Passes Away at 73.
Olivia Hussey, renowned for her iconic role as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at the age of 73. The Argentine-born actress died on December 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. The news was confirmed via a post on her official Instagram account.
Hussey’s portrayal of Juliet at just 15 years old, alongside Leonard Whiting, garnered international acclaim and earned her a Golden Globe and a David di Donatello award. The film itself was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Later, Hussey worked with Zeffirelli again in Jesus of Nazareth (1977) and starred in Mother Teresa of Calcutta (2003).
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, Hussey battled the illness after it recurred in 2018. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, David Glen Eisley, and their children, Alexander, Max, India, and grandson Greyson.
Olivia Hussey’s legacy as a beloved actress and cherished person will be remembered by all who knew her.
