At just 15 years old, he starred in the Shakespeare classic alongside Leonard Whiting, who played Romeo. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe and cemented her career as an actress.
In addition to his iconic role in Romeo and Juliet, Hussey participated in notable projects such as the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth (1977), also directed by Zeffirelli, and the cult horror film Black Christmas (1974).
The actress Olivia Husseyremembered worldwide for playing Juliet in the iconic version of Romeo and Juliet by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968, died this Friday at the age of 73 in Los Angeles, surrounded by her family, as announced in a statement on her official Instagram account.
Hussey, born Olivia Osuna on April 17, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the daughter of Argentine opera singer Osvaldo Ribó and a British secretary, Joy.
From a young age, he stood out in acting and at only 15 years old he starred in the Shakespeare classic alongside Leonard Whiting, who played Romeo. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe and cemented her career as an actress.
An artistic and human legacy
In addition to his iconic role in Romeo and Juliet, Hussey participated in notable projects such as the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth (1977), also directed by Zeffirelli, and the cult horror film Black Christmas (1974). She later played Mother Teresa of Calcutta in a film project that received praise.
Leonard Whiting, her co-star in Romeo and Juliet, said goodbye to her with emotional words: “Rest now, my beautiful Juliet, no injustice can harm you now. “The world will remember your beauty inside and out forever.”
Hussey leaves behind an indelible legacy in film and a loving family consisting of her husband, David Glen Eisley, her children Alex, Max and India, and her grandson Greyson. His contribution to art and his human warmth will continue to be remembered for generations.
Source: Ambito
