Olivia Hussey, the unforgettable heroine of 1968’s Romeo and Juliet, has died at the age of 73.

In 1968, Olivia Hussey directed Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, a landmark adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous play. The actor died on Friday, December 27 at the age of 73. She had breast cancer. His family shared the sad news in an Instagram post.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Olivia Hussey Eisley on December 27th, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Who knew him.”

“Born April 17, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Olivia lived a life of passion, love, and devotion to art, spirituality, and kindness to animals. Olivia leaves behind a loving family: her children, Alex, Max, and India. Her husband of 35 years, David Glen Eisley, and her grandson Grayson and a legacy of love that will live on in our hearts forever.”– said the family.

Olivia Hussey will remain the unforgettable heroine of Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, released in 1968. He was 15 years old when he played this wonderful role opposite Leonard Whiting (Romeo). The latter also paid tribute to his partner in a statement released by him term :

“Olivia, we have shared so much since we were two innocent children who clung to each other for survival, as every photo of us can attest. You were never afraid to fight to right all that was wrong in this world. Rest now. My beautiful Juliet, no more Injustice cannot hurt you and the world will forever remember your inner and outer beauty.He testified.

Romeo and Juliet celebrated its era, winning 2 Oscars in 1969: Best Costumes and Best Cinematography. Olivia Hussey, on the other hand, won the Golden Globe for the breakthrough performance in the movie of the year.

Next, we could see him in the horror film Black Christmas or Death on the Nile; She also played Mary in the mini-series Jesus of Nazareth in 1977, a new collaboration with Zephyrelli.