Beloved Actress Olivia Hussey Passes Away: Her Legacy, Controversies, and Final Days Revealed
A message on Olivia Hussey’s Instagram page announced her passing with profound sadness on Friday. “Olivia Hussey Eisley passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones on December 27th,” the post stated.
Olivia was an exceptional person whose warmth, wisdom, and kindness had a profound impact on the lives of all who knew her. Born on April 17, 1951, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Olivia lived a life filled with passion, love, and a deep commitment to the arts, spirituality, and animal welfare,” the statement continued.
Olivia leaves behind a loving family, including her children Alex, Max, and India; her husband of 35 years, David Glen Eisley; and her grandson Greyson. Her legacy of love will be forever cherished in the hearts of those who knew her. As we mourn this significant loss, we also celebrate Olivia’s lasting impact on our lives and the industry.
“We are grateful for your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time and kindly request privacy as we mourn the loss of this truly special soul,” the family added.
Olivia Hussey had a distinguished career with notable screen credits in films such as “Death on the Nile,” “Psycho IV: The Beginning,” “It,” “Lonesome Dove,” and “Jesus of Nazareth.” “Her last acting role was in the 2015 film ‘Social Suicide.'”
“In 2022, Hussey and her ‘Romeo & Juliet’ co-star Leonard Whiting filed a $100 million lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, claiming that director Franco Zeffirelli had filmed them nude without their consent when they were 15 and 16 years old, respectively.” Although Zeffirelli passed away in 2019 and could not respond to the allegations, a judge ruled in 2023 that the actors’ lawsuit presented a “gross mischaracterization” of the film’s iconic bedroom scenes and made a tentative decision to dismiss the case.
Hussey and Whiting both won Golden Globes for their performances as William Shakespeare’s doomed lovers in “Romeo & Juliet.”
