[22][23], Hurt was married to Mary Beth Hurt (ne Supinger) from 1971 to 1982,[24] and to Heidi Henderson from 1989 to 1993. 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. While he was married, he began a relationship with Sandra Jennings, whose pregnancy with their son precipitated Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth Hurt. "Certainly the Oscar was isolating. 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". Among Williams esteemed classmates? The family requests privacy at this time.". [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. Hurt also had a daughter with French actress and filmmaker Sandrine Bonnaire, whom he met while making the straight-to-video 1992 Albert Camus adaptation "The Plague. William Hurt Hurt signin autographs at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival Born William McChord Hurt 20 Mairch 1950(1950-03-20) Washington, D.C., Unitit States Dee'd 13 Mairch 2022 (aged 71) Eddication Tufts Varsity Juilliard Schuil Thrift Actor, voice Actor Years active 1977-present Hauf-marrae(s) Mary Beth Hurt(1971-1982) Heidi Henderson (1989-1992) "Working with him on 'Broadcast News' was amazing. 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. William Hurt has died, according to a statement from his son Will. [7], Hurt attended the Middlesex School, where he was vice-president of the Dramatics Club and had the lead role in several school plays. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died. In the iconic film, William starred opposite Raul Julia and Sonia Braga in the drama, set in dictatorship-era Brazil. I dropped the ball, as my father would say. 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. I never said that because I was an actor you can have my privacy, you can steal my soul. [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. Hurt won an Oscar in 1985 for the film Kiss of the Spider Woman. ", Albert Brooks, his "Broadcast News" co-star, was among those responding to Hurt's passing. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. The actor suffered from prostate cancer that spread to the bone in 2018. There's this odd thing that my acting is assumed to be this clamor for attention to my person, as if I needed so much love or so much attention that I would give up my right to be a private person. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Artificial Intelligence (2001), The Village (2004), Syriana (2005), The Good Shepherd (2006), Mr. Brooks (2007), Into the Wild (2007), The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), and Robin Hood (2010). In Lawrence Kasdan's 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. Hurt, who starred in hit flicks from The Big Chill to Broadcast News and Children of a Lesser God, was 71. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, known for his leading dramatic roles on both the stage and screen, has died at the age of 71. ", 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. Hurt at the time issued an apology saying: "My own recollection is that we both apologized and both did a great deal to heal our lives. Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood is an English actress and model, best known for her roles as Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003), . William Hurt, a cast member in the Amazon series "Goliath," poses for a portrait during the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. It's work. His later movies included King David (1985) and Her Alibi (1989). William Hurt passed away from natural causes. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Hurt began his career in stage productions. In 1979, Hurt played Hamlet under the direction of Marshall W. Mason opposite Lindsay Crouse and Beatrice Straight. [citation needed], According to the magazine Films in Review, Hatfield was ambivalent about having played Dorian Gray, feeling that it had typecast him. I dont owe anybody anything including the director. 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. Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. This story has been shared 148,227 times. At the time of its publishing, Hurt issued an apology saying: "My own recollection is that we both apologized and both did a great deal to heal our lives. ", "If a director tells me to make the audience think or feel a certain thing, I am instantaneously in revolt," Hurt said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [2] Maxwell died on December 6, 2016, aged 22. Hurt was previously diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to the bone in 2018. [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. He briefly attended Tufts University to study theology, soon after transferring to Juilliard School to pursue acting. 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. He portrayed General Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, a key player in 2008s The Incredible Hulk. Nobody knew I had a sense of humour, and people wouldn't even have lunch with me. William shares Alexander with former partner Sandra Jennings, Will and Samuel with ex-wife Heidi Henderson, and Jeanne with director and screenwriter Sandrine Bonnaire. "It . Hatfield's second film, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), made him a star. His performance opposite newcomer Kathleen Turner in Lawrence Kasdan's neo-noir film Body Heat (1981) elevated Hurt to stardom. He died in his sleep of a heart attack at a friend's home, aged 81, after celebrating Christmas dinner.[7]. His long-time close friend and colleague Maggie Williams was heir of both Ballinterry House and his collection. In After Hours (also 1985), Heard was bartender Tom Schorr. 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. His portrayal as a gay prisoner in South America in the 1985 movie Kiss of the Spider Woman earned him as Oscar as well as a BAFTA Film Award for best actor. The family requests privacy at this time.. 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. He received his college education. From 1971 until 1982, William Hurt was married to a woman named Mary Beth. Now, it's a little bit more like, 'Okay, I realize you have to pat me down with powder every three seconds.' 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. Gerry Byrne . The duo develop a complicated, and eventually romantic, relationship while struggling to survive the mental and spiritual toll of prison. [13], Heard died from cardiac arrest due to atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease on July 21, 2017, at the age of 71. William Hurt, a cast member in the Amazon series "Goliath," poses for a portrait during the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File). 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says. Theres this odd thing that my acting is assumed to be this clamor for attention to my person, as if I needed so much love or so much attention that I would give up my right to be a private person. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. The thespian also starred in some the highest-grossing movies of all time with his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 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 actors son William said in a statement. Beyond that it is my only obligation to solve the truth of the piece. Heard was born on March 7, 1946,[1] in Washington, D.C.[2] a son of Helen (ne Sperling), who was involved in the arts and appeared in community theatre, and John Heard, who worked for the office of the Secretary of Defense. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File). A native of New York, Hatfield came to England to study acting at the Chekhov Theatre Studio in Devonshire. In Lawrence Kasdans 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. Im a very private man, and I have the right to be. John Heard Jr.[1] (March 7, 1946 July 21, 2017) was an American actor. The family requests privacy at this time. Learn more about Williams long and illustrious career, here. 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. Albert Brooks, Hurts "Broadcast News" co-star, was among the many who responded to Hurts passing Sunday. He will be greatly missed.. SINGER TRACI BRAXTON DEAD AT 50 AFTER BATTLING CANCER, FILE - Actor William Hurt, star of the new AMC series "Humans" poses for a portrait on Monday, June 22, 2015 in New York. So sad to hear this news, Brooks wrote on Twitter Sunday. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), William Hurt in Captain America: Civil War.. All Rights Reserved. In some ways, it was antithetical to what I was aiming at. [8], In 1987, he had a son, John Matthew Heard, with actress and former girlfriend Melissa Leo. Deadline first reported Hurt's death. Hurt starred in the Sci Fi Channel miniseries adaptation Frank Herbert's Dune in 2000, playing Duke Leto Atreides; it was one of Syfy's highest-rated series ever. William Hurd is known for Dragonfly (1976). Jennings sued him in New York, seeking recognition of their relationship as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law. In 1990, Heard starred as Peter McCallister in the comedy Home Alone. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield, actor: born New York 7 December 1918; died Monkstown, Co Cork 25 December 1998. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Tuck Everlasting (2002),[13] The Village (2004), A History of Violence (2005), and Syriana (2005). FILE - Actor William Hurt plays with his dog, Lucy, in Riverside Park in New York on Oct. 10, 2013. William Hurt passed away from natural causes. 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! He was buried in South Side Cemetery in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[16][17][18][19]. ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical and emotional abuse during their relationship. Hollywood Life 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. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. [1][4] He had two brothers. Will Smith, byname of Willard Carroll Smith, Jr., (born September 25, 1968, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actor and musician whose charisma and quick wit helped him transition from rap music to a successful career in acting. [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]. Its not right that my privacy is invaded to the extent that it is, Hurt said at the time. [26], Hurt and Jennings never held a marriage ceremony and later separated. 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). I mean, I don't have any regrets. Born in 1950, his celebrated career spanned decades and won him Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe nominations in the process. Actor William Hurt dies at 71 - CBS News George Santos Under Scrutiny CBS News App Ukraine Crisis COVID Pandemic CBS News Live Managing Your Money Essentials Shopping Newsletters News Shows. This story has been shared 138,942 times. Brooks?" 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. Albert Brooks wrote, R.I.P. In 1981, he had a leading role in the neo-noir Body Heat, co-starring Kathleen Turner. He was educated at Columbia University, then moved to London, England, where he studied drama and began acting in theatre. William Hurt died on Sunday, March 13. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. William Hurt, (born March 20, 1950, Washington, D.C., U.S.died March 13, 2022, Portland, Oregon), American actor who transitioned from roles as a leading man to a series of distinctive character roles in the latter portion of his career. After his screen debut in 1980's Paddy Chayefsky-scripted "Altered States" as a psychopathologist studying schizophrenia and experimenting with sensory deprivation, Hurt quickly emerged as a mainstay of the '80s. The star continued his work on stage, also earning his first Tony Award nomination in 1985. Except that I could have played some bigger parts. William McChord Hurt was born in Washington, D.C., to Claire Isabel (McGill) and Alfred McChord Hurt, who worked at the State Department. Join our commenting forum. [11], By his marriage to Sharon Heard, he had two children, Annika Rose and Maxwell John. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars Weve Lost, Oscar 2022 Nominations: See the Complete List, Marvel Moms and Dads! So sad to hear this news. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [7], Heard married actress Margot Kidder in 1979, but the marriage was dissolved after only six days. Hurt was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. However, the actor was ambivalent about the role and his performance. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. 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). Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, who appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross, dies at the age of 71. She maintained the historic Irish country home exactly as it was at the time of Hatfield's death. 2022 The Associated Press. Working with him on Broadcast News was amazing. Hurt, however, continued to defend his approach, telling The Los Angeles Times in 1994 that "I give more by solving the truth than by pandering to expectations and facile hopes. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.". 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Murray Abraham the Spotlight He Deserves", Comprehensive career-overview interview with William Hurt, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Hurt&oldid=1142536669, North Texas Film Critics Association Award, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 23:53. [19] In 2009, Hurt became a series regular on the FX series Damages playing a corporate whistleblower opposite Glenn Close and Marcia Gay Harden. [8] He performed several times in the Soviet Union and developed a deep interest in Russian culture and religion. 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. 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. After his breakthrough in 1980s Paddy Chayefsky-scripted "Altered States" as a psychopathologist studying schizophrenia and experimenting with sensory deprivation, Hurt quickly emerged as a mainstay of the '80s. But that's OK, that's all right, that's the way it is. He co-starred with Bette Midler in Beaches (also 1988). Several of Hurts colleagues took to Twitter to share tributes to the actor. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "You know, I was never a great beauty in Grayand I never understood why I got the part and have spent my career regretting it", he is reported to have said. Legal Statement. So sad he is no longer with us. He starred in Amazons Goliath, which ended last year, and appeared in the January 2022 movie The Kings Daughter. Decades later William would receive a fourth nomination for his role in David Cronenbergs acclaimed film noir A History Of Violence. The only other actors to have three consecutive Best Actor nods are Paul Muni, Spencer Tracy, Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Russell Crowe, according to the Hollywood Reporter. And I know we have both grown. His subsequent movies included supporting roles in The Left Handed Gun (1958), King of Kings (as Pontius Pilate) (1961), El Cid (1961), Harlow (1965) (as Paul Bern), and The Boston Strangler (1968). 10:07 PM EDT, Sun March 13, 2022. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. He will be greatly missed. I have agreed to something the whole piece says. He was seen in the film The Milagro Beanfield War and had a significant role playing Paul, Tom Hanks's adult corporate competitor and jilted boyfriend of Elizabeth Perkins, in Big (both 1988). Articulus. Having started in New York theater, Hurt then returned to the stage to star on Broadway in David Rabe's "Hurlyburly," for which he was nominated for a Tony. 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. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. All Rights Reserved. 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. William McChord Hurt [1] [2] (March 20, 1950 - March 13, 2022) was an American actor. [2] Early life [ edit] Discovery Company. Fellow actors took to social media on Sunday to remember Hurts storied career, including Broadcast News co-star Albert Brooks. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Hurt was first married to actor Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982. [26], Hurt was a private pilot and owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza. He played real-life Ku Klux Klan leader D. C. Stephenson in the TV miniseries Cross of Fire (1989) and played the part of David Manning in the ABC miniseries adaptation of Shirley MacLaine's Out on a Limb, a memoir of her journey toward acceptance of spiritual and extraterrestrial realities. Hurt's various television projects included the FX legal drama Damages, which earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. [2] He grew up with two sisters, Lise and Cordis (an actress), and a brother, the late Matthew Heard, who predeceased his mother and brother. Marlee and Williams relationship was far from perfect, and Marlee even accused him of assault in her 2010 memoirIll Scream Later. Hurt played a variety of roles in classic 1980s films including Body Heat, Children of a Lesser God, Broadcast News and The Big Chill., His most recent roles on screen included General Thaddeus Ross in the Marvel films The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Black Widow.. Leslie William Nielsen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and raised in Tulita (formerly Fort Norman), Northwest Territories. (Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File). His body was found by staff in a hotel in Palo Alto, California, where he was reportedly recovering after minor back surgery at Stanford University Hospital. They had two children together. "The film didn't make me popular in Hollywood," he commented later. Hurt earned his fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in David Cronenberg's crime thriller A History of Violence (2005). 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. Hurt, who starred. Great actor. [7], "Hurd Hatfield, 80, an Actor Known for Dorian Gray Role", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hurd_Hatfield&oldid=1142277902, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 14:33. 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. 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 . He said Hurt died peacefully, among family. Legal Statement. Among other film and television roles in the 2000s and 2010s, he played the mayor of Chicago on two episodes of the Fox series The Chicago Code. Ross returned as the new Secretary of State in 2016s Captain America: Civil War. 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. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Dragonfly 5.1 Carpenter 1976 Credits Edit IMDbPro Actor Previous 1 Dragonfly Carpenter 1976 Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content Learn more about contributing Edit page More to explore He won an Obie Award for his debut appearance there in Corinne Jacker's My Life, and won a 1978 Theatre World Award for his performances in Fifth of July, Ulysses in Traction, and Lulu. [33], In May 2018, it was announced that Hurt had terminal prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. William hasnt limited his refined acting talents to the screen and is also an acclaimed stage actor. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! From 1977 to 1989, he was a member of the acting company at Circle Repertory Company. In 2018 the actor revealed he had terminal prostate cancer. The Big Chill performer certainly didnt slow down his acting career in later years. He was 71. This story has been shared 120,590 times. The back surgery did not play a role in his death. [citation needed], In 1952, Hatfield appeared as Joseph in Westinghouse Studio One's The Nativity. This was a rare commercial network staging of a 14th-century mystery play, adapted from the York and Chester plays. No cause of death was shared by the family. On Sunday, March 13, 2022, William Hurt passed away aged 71. I think I had my time. In a twist on his Dorian role, his character starts as an old man who, upon entering a house inhabited by the ghost of his mother, is turned back into a youthful Confederate soldier. "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. In 2003, he was inducted into the Gonzaga College High School Theatre Hall of Fame. With his passing, William leaves behind four children: Will Hurt, 31, Samuel Hurt, 32, Alexander Devon Hurt, 39, and Jeanne Bonnaire-Hurt, 28. 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