William Hurt, dead at the age of 71
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 5:33 am
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/13/us/willi ... index.html
(CNN)William Hurt, the Oscar-winning star of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "The Big Chill," and "Broadcast News," has died, his son Will told The Hollywood Reporter.
He was 71.
Gerry Byrne, Hurt's friend, confirmed news of the actor's death to CNN.
"It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday," the family said in a statement obtained by Variety. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. The family requests privacy at this time."
(CNN)William Hurt, the Oscar-winning star of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "The Big Chill," and "Broadcast News," has died, his son Will told The Hollywood Reporter.
He was 71.
Gerry Byrne, Hurt's friend, confirmed news of the actor's death to CNN.
"It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday," the family said in a statement obtained by Variety. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. The family requests privacy at this time."
RIP.