Olivia Hussey, star of Romeo and Juliet, passes away at 73

Olivia Hussey, known for her role as Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," has died at the age of 73. Her family announced her passing on social media, stating she died peacefully at home. Hussey gained fame at 15 when she was cast by director Franco Zeffirelli. The film won two Oscars, and she received a Golden Globe for her performance. In recent years, she and co-star Leonard Whiting filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, which was dismissed in 2023. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Hussey moved to London as a child. She also appeared in "Jesus of Nazareth" and "Death on the Nile." She is survived by her husband, three children, and a grandson.