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Olivia Hussey, Star of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Passes Away at 73

Olivia Hussey, the acclaimed actress known for her portrayal of Juliet in the 1968 film ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ has died at the age of 73. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she gained fame as a teenager and later won a Golden Globe for her performance. In a significant chapter of her life, Hussey sued Paramount Pictures for sexual abuse related to a nude scene filmed when she was just 15. She is also remembered for her role as Mary in the 1977 miniseries ‘Jesus of Nazareth.’

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