Olivia Hussey Eisley, best known for her lead role in 1968’s Romeo and Juliet, has died at 73.
The actress died on Dec. 27 in her home surrounded by loved ones, according to an announcement posted to social media Friday.
Olivia Hussey Eisley, Star of Classic ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Film, Dies at 73
The British-Argentinian actress won a Golden Globe award for her performance in the 1968 film adaptation.
Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting in the title roles of Franco Zeffirelli's film version of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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