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Actor John Hurt, Star Of 'the Elephant Man', Dead At 77

... Berlinale international film festival in Berlin February 10, 2003. REUTERS/Christian Charisius. John Hurt gestures as he poses during a photocall for the film 'Only Lovers Left Alive' at the 66 th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 25, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard. By Thomas Newey | LONDON. LONDON Veteran British actor Sir John Hurt, Oscar-nominated for his star turn in "The Elephant Man" and his supporting role in "Midnight Express", has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, a representative said on Saturday. He was 77. Hurt, who had starred in more than 200 films and television series over a career spanning six decades, revealed in 2015 that he was suffering from the early stages of pancreatic cancer and that he was receiving treatment. His death was confirmed to Reuters via email by Charles Mc Donald, a British-based representative for the actor's Los Angeles talent manager, John Crosby. The BBC, citing the actor's agent, also reported that Hurt had died. Further details of the circumstances of his death were not ...

John Hurt, Oscar Nominated For The Elephant Man Dies At 77

... file photo shows John Hurt posing for photographers upon arrival at the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner in London. The great and versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File). File- This Nov. 8, 2013, file photo shows actor John Hurt walking on the red carpet at the 8 th edition of the Rome International Film Festival in Rome. The great and versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move a. By LINDSEY BAHR. AP Film Writer. LOS ANGELES (AP) - The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in "The Elephant Man," terrify them in "Alien," and spoof that very same scene in "Spaceballs," has died. He was 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, died Friday in London according to his agent Charles Mc Donald. Twice nominated for an Oscar for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch's "The Elephant Man" and for his role as the heroin addict ...

Award Winning Actor Sir John Hurt Dies Aged 77

... th anniversary special. Back in 2008, Hurt attributed his fame to a role in the Naked Civil Servant in 1975 which helped him rise to fame, despite warnings that he would be typecast as a gay man after the role. He said: “It was really The Naked Civil Servant in 1975 that put me on the radar. It was so autre, as Quentin would say. “Everyone told me not to do it. It will wreck your career. You’re going too far. You will be typecast as a homosexual after this. At the time it was considered so outrageous. The mailbag I got after making that?… The people?…'”. Of whether he received homophobia for his role, he said: “No. Gratitude. It changed people’s lives. It was fascinating for me to find out how all these men had been living with this secrecy.”. Back in 2015, speaking of his battle with cancer, he said he did not believe in an afterlife. He said: “I hope I shall have the courage to say, ‘Vroom! Here we go! Let’s become ...

Anwen Rees-myers, John Hurt’s Wife

... 1962 to 1964 and Donna Peacock from 1984 to 1990. He was married to Dalton from 1990 to 1996. Dalton and Hurt had two children, Alexander and Nicholas. Hurt’s death was first reported by The Mirror. In June 2015, he said he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. However, in October 2015 , Hurt said his cancer went into remission. Hurt’s agent confirmed the actor’s death to the BBC. Hurt was best known for his Oscar-nominated performances in The Elephant Man and Midnight Express. He also starred in Alien and the Harry Potter films. Here’s a look at Rees-Myers’ career and her relationship with Hurt. 1. Rees-Myers Said it Was ‘Love at First Sight’ When She Met Hurt. John Hurt with Anwen Rees-Myers and his two sons from his previous marriage, Nicholas and Alexander, in 2004. (Getty). In an interview with Wales Online before their wedding, the 60-year-old Rees-Myers said it was love at first sight with Hurt. The two met at a London restaurant, where they were dining out in ...

Acclaimed Actor John Hurt Dies At 77 Following Battle With Cancer

... scene has been consistently ranked as one of the best on-screen deaths in cinematic history. Hurt would later parody the famous scene in Mel Brooks’ comedy “Spaceballs,” released in 1987. It was terribly sad today to learn of John Hurt's passing. He was a truly magnificent talent. — Mel Brooks (@Mel Brooks) January 28, 2017. To modern viewers, Hurt is perhaps most known for his portrayal of the wandmaker Ollivander in the massively successful “Harry Potter” film series. After appearing briefly in the series’ first film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in 2001, Hurt took on a larger role in the series’ seventh and eighth movies, released in 2010 and 2011. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Hurt, who played Mr. Ollivander. Harry Potter fans will miss him very much. __link__/xg Sje Pd 4 a V. — Harry Potter Film (@Harry Potter Film) January 28, 2017. Even after Hurt was diagnosed in 2015, he continued to work, appearing in films, television and radio productions, as well as lending his famous voice to several other projects. Most recently, he appeared in “Jackie,” a biopic of President John F. Kennedy’s wife. According to IMDB , he had also ...

Elephant Man,' Harry Potter Actor John Hurt Dead At 77

... 2009 film An Englishman in New York. Hurt recently completed his last film "The Good Night" and was filming "Darkest Hour," in which he was cast as former British leader Neville Chamberlain, at the time of his death. He also appeared as a priest in Natalie Portman's current movie "Jackie.". He was twice nominated for an Oscar - for "The Elephant Man" (1980) and "Midnight Express" (1978), and was honored with a BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema in 2012. He also won BAFTAs for "The Naked Civil Servant" (1975), "Midnight Express," and "The Elephant Man.". Hurt pulled out of Kenneth Branagh's play "The Entertainer" last year to recover from an intestinal complaint, which forced him into hospital. "Although I am much improved and on the road to a full recovery, my doctors have advised that it is too soon for me to undertake a lengthy and arduous stage role," he said in a statement. "It is therefore with great sadness and disappointment that I must withdraw from The Entertainer.". He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June, 2015 but ...

Famous Faces Who Have Died In 2017

... with the sad news that Graham Taylor had passed away, followed by Gorden Kaye and John Hurt. Here's a look at all of the celebrities we've lost in 2017 so far who have inspired generations. John Hurt in The Last Panthers. The actor John Hurt has died aged 77 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He played roles in a number of blockbuster films, including Elephant Man, Alien and Harry Potter. He also appears in the biopic Jackie, about the widow of John F Kennedy, which is currently in cinemas. Read More. Mary Tyler Moore (Photo: Getty Images). American actress Mary Tyler Moore died on 25 January at the age of 80. Moore shot to stardom as a suburban housewife in 1960 s comedy The Dick Van Dyke Show. She went on to play the role as Mary Richards on 'The Mary Tyler Moore' show from 1970 to 1977. The TV icon had a long battle with diabetes. ...

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