Olivia Hussey

British actress (1951–2024)

Olivia Hussey (born Olivia Osuna; 17 April 1951 – 27 December 2024) was an English people actress. She played Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's movie version of Romeo and Juliet (1968).[1] She won a Golden Globe for her role. Hussey had three children; including the famous actress India Eisley. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Olivia Hussey
Hussey in the 1970s
Born
Olivia Osuna

(1951-04-17)17 April 1951
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died27 December 2024(2024-12-27) (aged 73)
Alma materItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
OccupationActress
Years active1964–2018
Spouses
(m. 1971; div. 1978)
(m. 1980; div. 1989)
(m. 1991)
Children3, including India Eisley
Websiteoliviahussey.com

Hussey died on 27 December 2024 from breast cancer at her home in Los Angeles, California at the age of 73.[2][3]

References

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  1. Staff (4 March 2002). "Part of me thinks I am Juliet". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 8 October 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  2. Tapp, Tom (27 December 2024). "Olivia Hussey Eisley Dies: 'Romeo And Juliet' Actress Was 73". Deadline. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  3. "Olivia Hussey, Star of a Renowned 'Romeo and Juliet,' Dies at 73". The New York Times. December 30, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.