Legendary actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77
Legendary actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77, several British outlets have reported.
After six decades on the big screen, including renowned roles in Alien, Elephant Man and the Harry Potter series, Hurt had been battling cancer and an intestinal complaint in recent years.
The two-time Oscar nominee announced in June 2015 that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Survived by his wife of 12 years, Anwen Rees-Myers, the beloved actor did not let his illness slow him down in his final years, starring in the Oscar nominated biopic of President John F. Kennedy’s widow, Jackie, currently showing in cinemas.
With 206 credits to his name, the England-born actor remained a household name during his distinguished career.
Notable credits
1978 The Midnight Express
1978 The Lord of the Rings
1979 Alien
1980 The Elephant Man
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
1998 Night Train
2001 Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
2002 Miranda
2003 Dogville
2004 Hellboy
2004 Pride
2005 Valiant
2006 V For Vendetta
2008 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2009 New York, I Love You
2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
2011 Melancholia
2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
2014 Hercules
2016 Jackie
