She also played Mary in the 1977 miniseries 'Jesus of Nazareth' and was memorable in 'Black Christmas' and 'Death on the Nile.'

Olivia Hussey, who has died aged 73, found fame as a teenager when she was cast as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in 1968, but although acclaimed a stunning screen presence she never caught the wave that might have swept her to Hollywood stardom.

Her passionate portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation won enduring acclaim. In 2023, she sued over the circumstances of a nude scene.

The American film world is in mourning after the news broke that the unforgettable Juliet of Franco Zeffirelli, Olivia Hussey, has passed away at the age of 73. She left an indelible mark on the industry.

Olivia Hussey Eisley, remembered for her portrayal of Juliet in the controversial 1968 film Romeo and Juliet by Franco Zeffirelli, has passed away at the age of 73. Hussey took her last breath peacefully at home,

Olivia Hussey, the star of Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” and the 1974 holiday slasher “Black Christmas,” died peacefully at home on Friday, her family announced. She was 73.

Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died. She was 73.

Actress Olivia Hussey Eisley, known for her role in Franco Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet,' died surrounded by family members.