British actress Olivia Hussey, who played Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet", has died at the age of 74, her family announced on Instagram.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Olivia Hussey Isley, who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on December 27,“ the statement said.
No information was provided on the cause of death.
In January 2023 Hussey and Leonard Whiting, who played the lead roles in the film “Romeo and Juliet“, tried to sue Paramount Pictures for their participation in one of the nude scenes, even though they were both minors. According to the British newspaper Daily Mail, the court dismissed the claim.
During her career, Hussey starred in more than 50 films and television series, including “Jesus of Nazareth“, “Death on the Nile“ and “Mother Teresa“. In 1969, she received a Golden Globe. for the main role in the movie "Romeo and Juliet".