Olivia Hussey, star of 1968's Romeo and Juliet, died at 73

Veteran actor Olivia Hussey, who starred as the female lead in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, died on December 27. She was 73.

The Argentina-born actor died at her home, surrounded by her family, as confirmed in an



announcement on her official Instagram account. "Olivia was a remarkable soul whose warmth, wisdom, and genuine kindness left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her," the post stated.

Olivia Hussey was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.