HARRY POTTER & ALIEN Legend John Hurt Passes Away At 77

HARRY POTTER & ALIEN Legend John Hurt Passes Away At 77

It is with a heavy heart that we must report that British acting legend John Hurt, known for his work on the Harry Potter films, Alien, and so much more, has passed away at the age of 77.

By RohanPatel - Jan 27, 2017 08:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Hellboy
Multiple sources have confirmed tonight that esteemed British actor John Hurt has died at the age of 77. 

Hurt's illustrious career spanned over five decades, starting in 1962 when he debuted in the British romantic drama The Wild and the Willing. He went on to star in over 130 films, which earned him two Academy Award nominations, a Golden Globe win, four BAFTA Awards, and much more.

Hurt will be remembered by audiences for his brilliant and captivating performances in a number of acclaimed dramas, including The Elephant Man and Midnight Express. Hurt was also no stranger to the world of sci-fi and fantasy, leaving his mark as Gilbert Kane in 1979's Alien where he brought to life one of the most iconic horror sequences ever depicted on film. He would also later go on inspire a whole new generation when he starred as wandmaker Garrick Ollivander in 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, a role he reprised in the final two installments, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Part 2.

His more recent credits include Hellboy and its sequel Hellboy II: The Golden Army, V for Vendetta, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Immortals, Hercules, Merlin, Doctor Who, Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyJackie, and Snowpiercer. He's also slated to make posthumous appearances in That Good Night, Damascus CoverMy Name Is Lenny, and Darkest Hour, which are all due out later this year.

Hurt is survived by his two sons, Alexander and Nicholas, and wife Anwen Rees-Myers.

Our deepest condolences. 
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silverhawk
silverhawk - 1/27/2017, 8:49 PM
Wuuut!? 2017 already starting off with a bang.
silverhawk
silverhawk - 1/27/2017, 8:50 PM
@silverhawk - RIP Mr. Hurt
Supafairy
Supafairy - 1/27/2017, 9:07 PM
@silverhawk - Oh Grodd, don't start with that again. Guess what? It's going to happen more frequently now. As our old TV and movies grow older they move closer to death. It's sad but it's reality. Hurt was sick and battle the most vile beast. :( #RIPOlivander.
incredibleTalk
incredibleTalk - 1/28/2017, 5:26 AM
@silverhawk - Marvel/ Alien connection...he starred with Cap in Snowpiercer, his crew mate discovered butt naked Banner in Avengers, and Sigourney is the villian in Defenders!
webheaded
webheaded - 1/28/2017, 5:47 AM
@silverhawk - A lot of people die every year, man. It's just that now Twitter is as big as it's ever been so you hear about every celebrity death ever.
RancidBane
RancidBane - 1/27/2017, 8:49 PM
R.I.P you have given us hours upon hours of great entertainment. May you rejoice in God's kingdom.
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 1/27/2017, 8:50 PM
This really isn't something I needed to hear, especially after the shit I just went through tonight.
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 1/27/2017, 8:57 PM
@Havenless - This doesn't affect my life in any way. It's just a sad thing that I learned of immediately leaving my dog at the vet to have surgery done to try and put her eye back in place.
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 1/27/2017, 8:58 PM
@Havenless - *Immediately AFTER
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