Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting.
(Getty Images)Olivia Hussey EisleyBest known for playing Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Juliet Romeo and Julietalready dead. She is 73 years old.
The news was announced via a post shared on her official Instagram account on Friday, December 27.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who went home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 27,” the post read. “Au Livia was an amazing person whose warmth, wisdom and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.”
The memorial service also commemorated Hersey Eisley’s “life filled with passion, love, devotion to art, spirituality and kindness to animals.”
The stars of the 1968 film adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” are embroiled in a legal dispute with Paramount Pictures over nudity in the film. Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey, who play Romeo and Juliet respectively, have accused the studio of sexual abuse and harassment in two separate lawsuits. in the initial […]
“Olivia leaves behind a loving family – her children Alex and Max and her husband of 35 years India David Glenn Eisleyand grandson Grayson, and a legacy of love that will forever be treasured in our hearts,” the post continued. “As we mourn this tremendous loss, we also celebrate Olivia’s lasting impact on our lives and our industry.
The caption concluded: “We thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and ask for your privacy as we mourn the loss of a truly special soul.”
The Argentinian-born actress was just 15 when she starred in the film Romeo and Juliet beside Leonard Whiting As Romeo.
The critically acclaimed film was a box office success upon its release in 1968 and went on to receive four Oscar nominations, winning twice for Best Costumes and Best Cinematography in 1969.
In August 2018, Hussey Eisley and The Guardian About her role in the film, which commemorates the film’s 50th anniversary. “I love playing Juliet,” she said at the time. “The only thing I don’t like is all the PR. It’s exhausting and I’m a wild little thing.
However, the film was not without controversy. Hersey Ainsley and Whiting were previously involved in a legal battle with Paramount Pictures over nudity in the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes wowed audiences with their modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s most famous play, Romeo and Juliet. The Titanic star and Homeland actor played the doomed couple in the 1996 film, which also starred John Leguizamo (Tybalt) , Harold Perrineau (Mercutio), Dash Mihawk (Benvolio) and Paul Rudd (Dave Paris). Buzz […]
According to the Associated Press, in the original complaint filed in December 2022, the actors claimed that the film’s late director Zeffirelli told them that the film would not feature nudity and that they would wear it in bedroom scenes. Flesh colored underwear.
A judge dismissed the case in May 2023. Movie.
Other memorable roles in the actress’ career include playing Mary in the 1977 miniseries jesus of nazareth and Rosalie Otterbourne Agatha Christie’s Death on the Niledirected by John Guillermin and released in 1978.
