[13], Heard died from cardiac arrest due to atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease on July 21, 2017, at the age of 71. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield was an American leading man best known for his portrayal of the title character in the Oscar-winning movie The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945). Hurt was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. He was in the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's Nightmares and Dreamscapes, in a piece titled Battleground (known for its complete lack of dialogue). I dropped the ball, as my father would say. Late actor WIlliam Hurt lived on Conway Lake | Local News His later character roles include A.I. From 1995 to 1996, he played the role of Roy Foltrigg in the television series The Client. Hoda Kotb Makes Pre-Taped Appearance on 'Today' Amid Continued Absence, Formula 1 Driver Max Verstappen and GF Kelly Piquet's Relationship Timeline, PDA in the Rink! This was a rare commercial network staging of a 14th-century mystery play, adapted from the York and Chester plays. William Hurt Dies: Oscar-Winning Actor Was 71 - Hollywood Life Saddened to hear of the passing of actor William Hurt, tweeted Star Trek star George Takei. William Hurt, actor known for 'Body Heat' and 'Kiss of the - CNN He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes, the actors son, 31, shared on Sunday, according to Deadline. His portrayal as a gay prisoner in South America in the 1985 movie Kiss of the Spider Woman earned him as Oscar as well as a BAFTA Film Award for best actor. I had the privilege of directing him in The Village. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), William Hurt in Captain America: Civil War.. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. William Hurt has died, according to a statement from his son Will. He won the coveted trophy in 1985 for his role as a gay convict sharing the same cell as a political prisoner in South America in Kiss of the Spider Woman.. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. William Hurt, whose laconic charisma and self-assured subtlety as an actor made him one of the 1980s foremost leading men in movies such as "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. In 1986's "Children of a Lesser God," it was his co-star, Marlee Matlin, who took the Oscar for her performance as a deaf custodian at a school for the deaf. Born on March 20, 1950, William Hurt was an actor. The New York court held that the relationship between Hurt and Jennings did not qualify as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law and found in Hurt's favor that no marriage existed. "Success is isolating," he told The Telegraph in 2004. William Hurt: Oscar-winning actor and Marvel star dies at 71 CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. He appeared in the cast of Vanya, an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, at the Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, Oregon. See Chris Hemsworth and More Stars' Family Photos. Hurt played a variety of roles in classic 1980s films including Body Heat, Children of a Lesser God, Broadcast News and The Big Chill., His most recent roles on screen included General Thaddeus Ross in the Marvel films The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Black Widow.. "You know, I was never a great beauty in Grayand I never understood why I got the part and have spent my career regretting it", he is reported to have said. Heard appeared at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in 1977 in a series of new plays. [citation needed]. He received three additional Oscar nominations: Best Actor for Children of a Lesser God (1986) and Broadcast News (1987; he was thus nominated for Best Actor for three consecutive years) and Best Supporting Actor for A History of Violence (2005). (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File). Other later film roles included Into the Wild (2007), Mr. Brooks (2007),[18] Vantage Point (2008), The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), and Robin Hood (2010). William Hurt, Oscar-winning actor, dead aged 71 - ABC News ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical and emotional abuse during their relationship. Among Williams esteemed classmates? He also starred as Captain Ahab in the 2011 television adaptation of Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick. William Hurt, a cast member in the Amazon series "Goliath," poses for a portrait during the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File). William Hurd - IMDb 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after brain aneurysm, Coley Laffoon honors late ex-wife Anne Heche in birthday post to son, Forensic expert doubts homicide claims from Aaron Carters mother, Jazz legend dead: Grammy-winning visionary composer was 89. He died. [citation needed], In 1966, he appeared on the television series The Wild Wild West in an episode titled "The Night of the Man-Eating House". Hurt seemed to . Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He went on to date Sandra Jennings, Marlee Matlin, Heidi Henderson, and Sandrine Bonnaire. In the comedy-drama film Heaven Help Us (aka, Catholic Boys, 1985), Heard played a monk named Brother Timothy. Hurt won an Oscar in 1985 for the film Kiss of the Spider Woman. So sad to hear this news. "The art of acting requires as much solitude as the art of writing. The film, and Williams portrayal of Luis, were widely lauded, and William also won a BAFTA award for his performance. 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 is best known for having played characters of handsome, narcissistic young men, most notably Dorian Gray in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945). Hurt played a speech teacher. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he received various awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. He was seen in the film The Milagro Beanfield War and had a significant role playing Paul, Tom Hanks's adult corporate competitor and jilted boyfriend of Elizabeth Perkins, in Big (both 1988). William Hurt, actor known for 'Body Heat' and 'Kiss of the - CNN For Hurt and Matlin, their romance was off-screen, as well but it wasn't Hurt's first experience with his private life finding notoriety. Related: Fellow actors took to social media on Sunday to remember Hurts storied career, including Broadcast News co-star Albert Brooks. He was 71. Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter, Allison Holker Snuggles Up To Kids Maddox, 7, & Zaia, 3, Nearly 3 Months After Twitchs Tragic Death, Ariana Madix Hangs With Pal Kristen Doute Amid Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss Cheating Drama, Tom Sizemore Dead: Acclaimed Actor Dies At 61 After Brain Aneurysm, Ozzy & Sharon Osbournes Grandkids: Meet Their Grandchildren, Beautiful Nature-Inspired Baby Names Used By Celebrity Parents, Did Vanderpump Rules Tom Cheated on Ariana With Raquel? (Rich Fury/Invision/AP . Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. "[4], His follow-up films, The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946), The Beginning or the End (1947), and The Unsuspected (1947), were successful, but Joan of Arc (1948) was a critical and financial failure. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. During his childhood, Hurt was the Vice President of the Drama Club at Middlesex School in Massachusetts. William further pursued further training at the infamous Julliard School in Manhattan, graduating from the Drama Division in 1976. He was 71 years old. His parents divorced when he was young. When I came to Hollywood, I was pretty much a stage actor, and I expected everybody to be quiet. Hurt also had a daughter with French actress and filmmaker Sandrine Bonnaire, whom he met while making the straight-to-video 1992 Albert Camus adaptation "The Plague. [14][15] His cause of death was confirmed by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's office. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. He was then nominated for Children of a Lesser God in 1986, and Broadcast News in 1987. Beyond that it is my only obligation to solve the truth of the piece. Hurt's various television projects included the FX legal drama Damages, which earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. ", Hurt continued to work constantly in the years leading up to his death: 10 episodes of "Damages"; a string of Marvel films, including "Avengers: Endgame" and "Black Widow," as the military officer Thaddeus Ross; 14 episodes on Amazon's "Goliath.". The family requests privacy at this time.. Hurt was first married to actor Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982. John Heard Jr.[1] (March 7, 1946 July 21, 2017) was an American actor. Having started in New York theater, Hurt then returned to the stage to star on Broadway in David Rabe's "Hurlyburly," for which he was nominated for a Tony. 2023 Cable News Network. In some ways, it was antithetical to what I was aiming at. RIP.. After splitting from his first wife Mary Beth Hurt in 1982, William also spent a year in a relationship with actress Marlee Matlin, from 1985 to 1986. William Hurt - the MCU's Thunderbolt Ross - Dies at 71 - CBR I'll Scream Later. Artificial Intelligence (2001), The Village (2004), Syriana (2005), The Good Shepherd (2006), Mr. Brooks (2007), Into the Wild (2007), The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), and Robin Hood (2010). [7], "Hurd Hatfield, 80, an Actor Known for Dorian Gray Role", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hurd_Hatfield&oldid=1142277902, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 14:33. ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, FILE - Actor William Hurt plays with his dog, Lucy, in Riverside Park in New York on Oct. 10, 2013. Now, it's a little bit more like, 'Okay, I realize you have to pat me down with powder every three seconds.' Heard featured in a television production of The Scarlet Letter (1979) as Arthur Dimmesdale. Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [26], Hurt was a private pilot and owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza. Will Smith, byname of Willard Carroll Smith, Jr., (born September 25, 1968, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actor and musician whose charisma and quick wit helped him transition from rap music to a successful career in acting. He purchased the structure to save it from demolition and he spent 24 years restoring and renovating it. Hurt also starred as Thaddeus Ross in various Marvel films. In June 2007, Marvel Studios announced that Hurt would portray General Thaddeus Ross in the 2008 film The Incredible Hulk alongside Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, and Tim Roth. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt whose classic good looks and erudite persona made him one of the most recognizable male leads in the 1980s died Sunday, his family said. [11], By his marriage to Sharon Heard, he had two children, Annika Rose and Maxwell John. Great actor. William Hurt, a cast member in the Amazon series "Goliath," poses for a portrait during the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Big Chill performer certainly didnt slow down his acting career in later years. Hurt appeared in the thriller Gorky Park (1983) opposite Lee Marvin. William Hurt made him do it", "William Hurt returns to Portland for 'Vanya', "Ahab Has a Wife and a Heart. Personal Quotes (27) I'm still not comfortable with all this. Actor William Hurt is seen in Beverly Hills, Calif, in August 2016. Andrew Pulver. [2][3][4] He was raised as a Roman Catholic,[5] and attended Gonzaga College High School, Clark University (in Worcester, Massachusetts), and Catholic University of America. 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. ", First published on March 13, 2022 / 7:14 PM. Marlee and Williams relationship was far from perfect, and Marlee even accused him of assault in her 2010 memoirIll Scream Later. Deadline reported an announcement by Hurt's son Will: " It is with great . (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage), Tiffany & Co. names BTS star Jimin as brand ambassador, Angela Bassett reflects on career, moment she learned of Oscar nomination, How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck". I wish Marlee and her family nothing but good. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. At the time of his death, Hatfield was writing his autobiography. In a twist on his Dorian role, his character starts as an old man who, upon entering a house inhabited by the ghost of his mother, is turned back into a youthful Confederate soldier. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of Broadcast News, Body Heat and The Big Chill, has died. He is also survived by son Alexander, 39, who the Washington, D.C. native shared with Sandra Jennings as well as daughter Jeanne, 28, whose mother is Sandrine Bonnaire. His first big role was in Ken Russells Altered States., Hurt lamented to People magazine in 1985 that he was a character actor in a leading-mans body.. Hatfield's film career began to lose momentum very quickly in the 1950s, and he returned to the stage. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. I think I could have done more with my career than I did, and I sort of got sidetracked. William Hurt poses for a picture during the 2016 Television Critics Association summer press tour. "Working with him on 'Broadcast News' was amazing. He was 71. William Hurt, an Oscar winner for Kiss of the Spider Woman who often played a quiet intellectual in his early acting roles but later took more strident turns in . From 2005 to 2006, Heard played the role of Governor Frank Tancredi in Prison Break. [28], He dated Marlee Matlin for one year, and they cohabited for two years. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield (December 7, 1917 December 26, 1998) was an American actor. At the time of its publishing, Hurt issued an apology saying: "My own recollection is that we both apologized and both did a great deal to heal our lives. All Rights Reserved. In 1983's "The Big Chill," again with Kasdan, Hurt played the Vietnam War veteran Nick Carlton, one of a group of college pals who gather for their friend's funeral. Hurts death was confirmed by his son, Will Hurt, who also announced the cause of death. He appeared in a number of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). Jennings sued him in New York, seeking recognition of their relationship as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law. Director David Lynch described him as "simply the greatest actor in the world". We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. (Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File). Join our commenting forum. He broke the mold in his Oscar-winning role in Kiss of the Spider Woman, broke smiles in Broadcast News, and broke our hearts in The Accidental Tourist. Back in the 1980s, at one point William received three consecutive Oscar nominations in a row, starting with a win for Kiss of The Spider Woman. 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. William Hurt passed away from natural causes. [14] Hurt received particular acclaim for his role in A History of Violence, where despite less than 10 minutes of screen time, he received an Academy Award nomination. Gerry Byrne, Hurts friend, confirmed news of the actors death to CNN. William McChord Hurt [1] [2] (March 20, 1950 - March 13, 2022) was an American actor. He was the male lead in the 1979 film Head Over Heels (which was renamed and re-released as Chilly Scenes of Winter in 1982). Leslie William Nielsen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and raised in Tulita (formerly Fort Norman), Northwest Territories. For his role in the series, he earned a 2009 Primetime Emmy Award nomination in the "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" category. The Body Heat star was a three-time Academy Award nominee for best actor, and the nods came in three consecutive years. Did you encounter any technical issues? [11] Broadcast News, a romantic comedy directed by James L. Brooks, is possibly Hurt's most acclaimed film and is included at the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.[12]. He briefly attended Tufts University to study theology, soon after transferring to Juilliard School to pursue acting. His interest ran so deep that on his deathbed, a Russian Orthodox priest attended him and officiated at his funeral. He won an Obie Award for his debut appearance there in Corinne Jacker's My Life, and won a 1978 Theatre World Award for his performances in Fifth of July, Ulysses in Traction, and Lulu. This story has been shared 106,535 times. The couple divorced seven months later. Market data provided by Factset. There's this odd thing that my acting is assumed to be this clamor for attention to my person, as if I needed so much love or so much attention that I would give up my right to be a private person. [6] His parents divorced and, in 1960, his mother married Henry Luce III (19252005), a son of publisher Henry Luce. [25], During Jennings' lawsuit against Hurt, she alleged that Hurt subjected her to physical and verbal abuse and "smashed her across the face" five days after the birth of their son. ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical abuse and drug abuse during their relationship. One of the military personnel present when Bruce Banner first transforms into The Hulk, William played the begrudgingly heroic general in five Marvel films, including The Incredible Hulk,Captain America: Civil War,Avengers: Infinity War,Avengers: Endgame. His mother, Mabel Elizabeth (Davies), was Welsh. He appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents in "None Are So Blind", which first aired October 28, 1956. His body was found by staff in a hotel in Palo Alto, California, where he was reportedly recovering after minor back surgery at Stanford University Hospital. Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood is an English actress and model, best known for her roles as Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003), . In 1990, Heard starred as Peter McCallister in the comedy Home Alone. I was a little bit of an arrogant jerk. I mean, I don't have any regrets. He played the part of Kevin's (played by Macaulay Caulkin) father who unwittingly leaves his son at home when making a Christmas trip to France. Several of Hurts colleagues took to Twitter to share tributes to the actor. He co-starred with Bette Midler in Beaches (also 1988). CONWAY Academy Award-winning actor William Hurt, who died Sunday, was hailed by fellow actors and news outlets around the world Monday for his roles in such movies as "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman." KNOWN FOR his work on movies such as Kiss of the Spider Woman and Children of a Lesser God, William Hurt was an Oscar-winning actor. While he was married, he began a relationship with Sandra Jennings, whose pregnancy with their son precipitated Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth Hurt. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says. A keen collector of antiques and art, he referred to Ballinterry House as a painting which he never would finish. Hatfield's second film, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), made him a star. He was 71. 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. All Rights Reserved. [26], Hurt and Jennings never held a marriage ceremony and later separated. His acting is consistently excellent. He became a leading actor with Body Heat (1981), in which he . He is best remembered for his role as the title character in the Oscar winning movie The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), which was his second movie. Williams son Will announced the tragedy in a statement from the family, sharing: 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. We've received your submission. AILSA CHANG, HOST: William Hurt, the star of such popular 1980s films as "Children Of A Lesser God" and "Broadcast News," has died of complications from prostate cancer. Deadline first reported Hurt's death. The actor suffered from prostate cancer that spread to the bone in 2018. The back surgery did not play a role in his death. Best Actor/Actress to Play that Character - IMDb He died in his sleep of a heart attack at a friend's home, aged 81, after celebrating Christmas dinner.[7]. Hurt was nominated for three consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor in the 1980s, winning for his work on Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985). After his breakthrough in 1980s Paddy Chayefsky-scripted "Altered States" as a psychopathologist studying schizophrenia and experimenting with sensory deprivation, Hurt quickly emerged as a mainstay of the '80s. His subsequent movies included supporting roles in The Left Handed Gun (1958), King of Kings (as Pontius Pilate) (1961), El Cid (1961), Harlow (1965) (as Paul Bern), and The Boston Strangler (1968). The family requests privacy at this time. Learn more about Williams long and illustrious career, here. [29] In her 2009 autobiography I'll Scream Later, Matlin said that their relationship involved considerable drug abuse and physical violence from Hurt,[30] including a rape. He was buried in South Side Cemetery in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[16][17][18][19]. Market data provided by Factset. ", SESAME STREET STAR EMILIO DELGADO DEAD AT 81, FILE - William Hurt and Heidi Henderson arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Los Angeles. "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. A great loss to the world. Gerry Byrne,. ", Albert Brooks, his "Broadcast News" co-star, was among those responding to Hurt's passing. 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. [35][36] Many paid tribute to Hurt including Ben Stiller, Russell Crowe, John Goodman, Patton Oswalt, Albert Brooks, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jonathan Frakes, Mark Ruffalo, and Topher Grace. In 1983s "The Big Chill," again with Kasdan, Hurt played the brooding Vietnam War veteran Nick Carlton, one of a group of college pals who gather for their friends funeral.

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