A keen collector of antiques and art, he referred to Ballinterry House as a painting which he never would finish. The New Yorker called him "notoriously temperamental." Hurt was born on March 20, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to Claire Isabel (ne McGill; 19231971),[3] who worked for Time Inc., and Alfred McChord Hurt (19101996), who worked for the United States Agency for International Development and the State Department. CNN has contacted Hurts manager and publicist for comment. He was educated at Columbia University, then moved to London, England, where he studied drama and began acting in theatre. Hurt acted in repertory companies before making his screen debut in Altered States (1980). A high-profile court case ensued six years later in which Jennings claimed she had been Hurt's common-law wife under South Carolina law and thus entitled to a share of his earnings. We've received your submission. 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). 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. ", 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. During this time he also starred in The Big Chill (1983), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Alice (1990), and One True Thing (1998). Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. [3], In the 1970s, Heard appeared on the stage and in television and film. Actor William Hurt is seen in Beverly Hills, Calif, in August 2016. (AP Photo/Frazier Moore, File), Hurt, always a intelligent screen presence, gradually morphed into a character actor. 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. 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. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Tuck Everlasting (2002),[13] The Village (2004), A History of Violence (2005), and Syriana (2005). After initially pursuing theology at Tufts University, William switched to acting in the 1970s. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died. The 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' star was 71 years old. 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. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. His interest ran so deep that on his deathbed, a Russian Orthodox priest attended him and officiated at his funeral. Though many of Williams most iconic dramatic roles happened decades ago, younger fans will recognize the actor from his role as General Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The star continued his work on stage, also earning his first Tony Award nomination in 1985. Hurt was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to the bone in 2018. He played Daugherty in the film Radio Flyer (1992) and FBI agent Gavin Vereek in The Pelican Brief (1993). 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. Join our commenting forum. This story has been shared 120,590 times. 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. [7], Heard married actress Margot Kidder in 1979, but the marriage was dissolved after only six days. [1], Hatfield was a Democrat, supporting Adlai Stevenson's campaign during the 1952 presidential election. In 1986's "Children of a Lesser God," it was his co-star, Marlee Matlin, who took the Oscar for her performance as a custodian at a school for the deaf. A New York court ruled in Hurt's favor, but the actor continued to have a strained relationship with fame. Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. Hurt is father to four children with various women: Jeanne, Samuel, Alexander, and William Jr. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. 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. 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.. 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? Hurt revived his career and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Richie Cusack in David Cronenbergs 2005 film A History of Violence, despite only appearing for a few minutes of screen time. 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. No sour grapes. Jennings sued him in New York, seeking recognition of their relationship as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law. 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. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! William Hurt, was arguably, the most popular and important actor of the decade of the 80's having appeared in several important and successful films, including Body Heat, The Big Chill, Broadcast News, Children of a Lesser God, The Accidental Tourist, and his Oscar winning turn in Kiss of the Spider Woman. On stage, Hurt appeared in off-Broadway productions including Henry V, Fifth of July, Richard II and A Midsummer Night's Dream; and made his Broadway debut in David Rabe's dark comedy Hurlyburly, for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. In 2011, he portrayed Henry Paulson in the HBO movie Too Big to Fail and received another Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. On Sunday, March 13, 2022, William Hurt passed away aged 71. [2] Early life [ edit] Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. William McChord Hurt [1] [2] (March 20, 1950 - March 13, 2022) was an American actor. [6] His parents divorced and, in 1960, his mother married Henry Luce III (19252005), a son of publisher Henry Luce. ", Nevertheless, Hurt never slowed down, piling up credits in the 90s and 00s Woody Allen's "Alice," Wayne Wong's "Smoke," Nora Ephron's "Michael," Franco Zeffirelli's "Jane Eyre. Hurt won the best actor Oscar in 1986 for playing . [1] [2] He possessed what was described as the "most distinctive voice in . [37][38], Matlin, Marlee. [citation needed]. In 1979, Hurt played Hamlet under the direction of Marshall W. Mason opposite Lindsay Crouse and Beatrice Straight. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, who appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross, dies at the age of 71. I wish Marlee and her family nothing but good. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. He was 71. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Nobody knew I had a sense of humour, and people wouldn't even have lunch with me. The family requests privacy at this time.". [5], He appeared frequently on television and received an Emmy Award nomination for the Hallmark Hall of Fame videotaped play The Invincible Mr. Disraeli (1963). He cut back on performing in the 1970s. Working with him on Broadcast News was amazing. The actor, who died today at age 71, just a week short of his 72nd birthday, had the good looks of a matinee idol at the start. William Hurt. Heard won Obie Awards for his performances in Othello and Split in 197980. Heard featured in a television production of The Scarlet Letter (1979) as Arthur Dimmesdale. 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. 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).[2]. So sad he is no longer with us. [10] In 1997, he was found guilty of trespassing at Leo's home but was acquitted of charges of trespassing at their son's school. After this run of particularly prominent roles in the 1980s, Hurt began to appear more frequently in supporting roles. Hurt had several roles in television and theater. He had recurring roles on CSI: Miami (as Kenwall Duquesne, father of Calleigh Duquesne) and Prison Break (as Frank Tancredi, governor of Illinois and father of Sara Tancredi). [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. [27] He was fluent in French and maintained a home outside Paris. Hurt's film debut was in Ken Russell's science-fiction feature Altered States, released in 1980, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year. What was his cause of death? As reported by Variety, Hurt passed away at the age of 71 on March 13 of natural causes, confirmed by his friend, Gerry Byrne. William Hurt died on Sunday, March 13. [13], Heard died from cardiac arrest due to atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease on July 21, 2017, at the age of 71. Heard also had roles on The Sopranos as the troubled corrupt detective Vin Makazian for which he received an Emmy nomination as outstanding guest actor; as well as Mr. Detrolio, father of Finn Detrolio, one of Meadows' boyfriends, and later on Battlestar Galactica as Commander Barry Garner. His mother, Mabel Elizabeth (Davies), was Welsh. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. Throughout his lengthy career, Hurt appeared in a number of major television shows and movies, including: A History of Violence (2005), The Village (2004), and Robin Hood (2010). Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of Broadcast News, Body Heat and The Big Chill, has died. 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 . The Oscar-winning actor starred in a variety of movies over the last four decades, but how many of those. With his passing, William leaves behind four children: Will Hurt, 31, Samuel Hurt, 32, Alexander Devon Hurt, 39, and Jeanne Bonnaire-Hurt, 28. [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. [1][4] He had two brothers. [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]. His parents divorced when he was young. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Hurt was first married to actor Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982. [31] In response to the accusations aired on CNN on April 13, 2009, Hurt's agent declined to respond, but Hurt issued a statement the following day that his "own recollection is that we both apologized and both did a great deal to heal our lives. [15] Hurt reprised his role in four additional Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films: Captain America: Civil War (2016),[16] Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Widow (2021).[17]. ", 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.". From 1995 to 1996, he played the role of Roy Foltrigg in the television series The Client. Hatfield was born in New York City[3] to William Henry Hatfield (died 1954), an attorney who served as deputy attorney general for New York, and his wife, Adele (ne McGuire). "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," said a statement from his son, Will. Jennings became pregnant in the spring of 1982, which led to Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth, after which Hurt and Jennings relocated to South Carolina, a state that recognized non-ceremonial common-law marriages. 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." He will be greatly missed. 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. (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers, 1984) alongside future Home Alone co-star Daniel Stern and in The Trip to Bountiful (1985). He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.". In 1981, he had the starring role of Alex Cutter in the film Cutter's Way. In 2008, Heard was asked about his career and he replied, I guess I went from being a young leading man to being just kind of a hack actor. [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". Born in 1950, his celebrated career spanned decades and won him Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe nominations in the process. Hurt attended Tufts University and studied theology,[8][9] but turned instead to acting and joined the Juilliard School (Drama Division Group 5: 19721976).[10]. I never said that because I was an actor you can have my privacy, you can steal my soul. [33], In May 2018, it was announced that Hurt had terminal prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. His starring roles in a series of critically acclaimed films garnered three consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), which he won; Children of a Lesser God (1986), and Broadcast News (1987). 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! From 1977 to 1989, he was a member of the acting company at Circle Repertory Company. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! She accused Hurt of domestic violence, published in a 2016 memoir. Rest among the stars now, good sir., Director M. Night Shaymalan, who worked with Hurt on his film The Village, said Hurt was a master of his acting craft. A native of New York, Hatfield came to England to study acting at the Chekhov Theatre Studio in Devonshire. Personal Quotes (27) I'm still not comfortable with all this. Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood is an English actress and model, best known for her roles as Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003), . "Working with him on Broadcast News was amazing. Hurt, whose father worked for the State Department, was born in Washington D.C. and traveled widely as a child while attending boarding school in Massachusetts. 2022 The Associated Press. Decades later William would receive a fourth nomination for his role in David Cronenbergs acclaimed film noir A History Of Violence. 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At the time of his death, Hatfield was writing his autobiography. All Rights Reserved. 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. [6], Having been introduced to Ireland by actress and former co-star Angela Lansbury, Hatfield lived at Ballinterry House, Rathcormac, County Cork from the early 1970s. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. This was a rare commercial network staging of a 14th-century mystery play, adapted from the York and Chester plays. 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). The Big Chill performer certainly didnt slow down his acting career in later years. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hurt, who starred. Hatfield's other television credits include three guest appearances on Murder, She Wrote opposite his Picture of Dorian Gray costar Angela Lansbury, who had become a lifelong friend, and who had a home in County Cork. The actor's son, Will, announced the news, posting on social media: "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of. His later character roles include A.I. (Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File). Except that I could have played some bigger parts. In 2018 the actor revealed he had terminal prostate cancer. William McChord Hurt was born in Washington, D.C., to Claire Isabel (McGill) and Alfred McChord Hurt, who worked at the State Department. 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. All rights reserved. Though the accusations seemed to be taken lightly by the media at the time, amid the many sexual harassment and assault allegations recently made in Hollywood, Matlin's disturbing tale of her. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1982, he played the lover of Nastassja Kinski, one of the main characters, in the remake of Cat People. Of course, I did and do apologize for any pain I caused. 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He appeared in a number of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). Actor. In the iconic film, William starred opposite Raul Julia and Sonia Braga in the drama, set in dictatorship-era Brazil. William played the role of Luis Molina, a gay man sharing a prison cell with Rauls character Valentin Arregui, a leftist activist who has been tortured for his political involvements. "[32], In a 2022 essay for Variety, author Donna Kaz wrote about dating Hurt in their twenties, from 1977 to 1980. 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. [9] Heard was arrested in 1991 and charged with third-degree assault for allegedly slapping Leo. He returned to America for his film debut in Dragon Seed (1944), in which he and his co-stars (Katharine Hepburn, Akim Tamiroff, Aline MacMahon, Turhan Bey) portrayed Chinese peasants, some more convincingly than others. Albert Brooks wrote, R.I.P. 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. Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. William Hurt died on March 13, 2022, at age 71, just a week short of his 72nd birthday. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Hurt had four children: one with Sandra Jennings; two with Henderson; and one with French actress, film director, and screenwriter Sandrine Bonnaire. ", Albert Brooks, his "Broadcast News" co-star, was among those responding to Hurt's passing. Marlee and Williams relationship was far from perfect, and Marlee even accused him of assault in her 2010 memoirIll Scream Later. [6] The film was one of the biggest hits of 1990, and Heard reprised the role of McCallister in the sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. So sad to hear this news. He became a leading actor with Body Heat (1981), in which he . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. This story has been shared 138,942 times. But that's OK, that's all right, that's the way it is. They had two children together. Updated ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical abuse and drug abuse during their relationship. Heard chose to characterize the role with a combination of concerned dramatic acting of a father missing his son along with more classical comedic tropes. Hurts death was confirmed by his son, Will Hurt, who also announced the cause of death. Hatfield's film career began to lose momentum very quickly in the 1950s, and he returned to the stage. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. In 2009, Hurt was nominated for an Emmy Award for playing scientist Daniel Purcell on the second season of FXs Damages, and received another nomination two years later for portraying former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in Curtis Hansons HBO telefilm Too Big to Fail., He also was famous for his roles in movies such as Body Heat and Gorky Park., More recently, Hurt appeared as Marvel Comics character General Thaddeus Ross in The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Black Widow., Born in Washington, DC, Hurt attended Tufts University and eventually the Juilliard School. His first major film role was in the science-fiction film Altered States (1980), where his performance as an obsessed scientist gained him wide recognition. The family requests privacy at this time., In the 1980s, the handsome, lanky blond star was nominated three years in a row for an Academy Award for best actor. Hollywood Life A New York court ruled in Hurt's favor, but the actor continued to have a strained relationship with fame. 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. [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. 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). Mr . Shortly after came "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which won Hurt the best actor Oscar for his performance as a gay prisoner in a repressive South American dictatorship. 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. ", After his torrid 80s run, Hurt fell increasingly out of favor with filmmakers in the '90s, and some reasoned that it was because of his reputation. Director David Lynch described him as "simply the greatest actor in the world". A high-profile court case ensued six years later in which Jennings claimed she had been Hurt's common-law wife under South Carolina law and thus was entitled to a share of his earnings. [2] Maxwell died on December 6, 2016, aged 22. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. The Body Heat star was a three-time Academy Award nominee for best actor, and the nods came in three consecutive years. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. [8], In 1987, he had a son, John Matthew Heard, with actress and former girlfriend Melissa Leo. 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. "Success is isolating," he told The Telegraph in 2004. Kasdan and he became frequent collaborators: Hurt co-starred in Kasdan's acclaimed comedy-dramas The Big Chill (1983) and The Accidental Tourist (1988), both of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and he later had a supporting role in the ensemble comedy I Love You to Death (1990). Hurt received Best Supporting Actor accolades for the role from the Los Angeles Film Critics circle and the New York Film Critics Circle.Hurt spent the early years of his career on the stage between drama school, summer stock, regional repertory and off-Broadway, appearing in more than fifty productions including "Henry V", "5th of July", "Hamlet", "Uncle Vanya", "Richard II", "Hurlyburly" (for which he was nominated for a Tony Award), "My Life" (winning an Obie Award for Best Actor), "A Midsummer's Night's Dream" and "Good".