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Olivia Hussey
1951 - 2024
Olivia Hussey
1951 - 2024
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BORN
1951
DIED
2024
Olivia Hussey Obituary
Olivia Hussey was an actress best known for her starring performance as Juliet in filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli's "Romeo and Juliet."
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
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37 Entries
Betty Ball
July 29, 2025
Our beautiful Olivia. Always loved, missed and cherished by her fans
Betty Ball
July 27, 2025
Olivia has been my favorite actress for 40+ years. I was deeply saddened by the news of her passing. She was such a beautiful soul, and I will miss her always. An accomplished actress and humanitarian...no one can take her place in our hearts and memories. I admired her portrayal as Juliet so much, I made an exact replica of her red dress with it's intricately designed sleeves and cap, down to the last hand sewn sequin and pearl; and have sketched many drawings of her.... I'll always cherish the memory of her lovely face. May God gently rest her.
John Glanvill
April 16, 2025
I had the privilege in 1978 of meeting & photographing Olivia in London, she was just what I thought, a beautiful and lovely lady, she will be greatly misted RIP Lovely Olivia. John Glanvill.
Richard F. Wilson
March 16, 2025
I am sadden at the passing of my chidhood sweetheart and regret not being able to meet her and express how much I loved her and her career! I was 18 at the showing of R & J and could'nt believe how stunning this young lady was. She will forever live in my heart and others. Peaceful rest my love! Rick W.
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Romilson Damaceno
March 2, 2025
RIP Mary, mother of Jesus in ty mini série, 1977.
Anne Finn
February 22, 2025
Prayers for Olivia´s soul. May her family feel some comfort from the outpouring of love showered their way. As a 15 yr. old through my 17th yr., I frequented the theatre 7 times to watch "Romeo & Juliet." We read the play & subsequently performedthe play in our Junior yr. class, in St. Nicholas of Tolentine H.S., Bronx, N.Y.C.
Bless & comfort Ms. Hussey´s family & friends during their grieving.
Glenn Wakeling
February 16, 2025
Dear Olivia, Thank You for being such an Inspiration to me as you were to so many around the world , for your wonderful performances and for being the amazing Spiritual Person that you were. Though I never met Olivia in person I did have the fortune to talk to her through her blog on her website where she chatted to so many of her fans. May you rest in Love and Harmony in Gods eternal Light and one day I do hope we can meet as was predicted in the beauty of the Other side. Love and Light be with Olivias family, David, Alex Max, India and Grayson. And Love and Light be with you Olivia forever.
Ella
February 16, 2025
My precious angel forever and ever, I love you with all of my being
Ella
February 16, 2025
I´ll love you forever sweet beautiful angel
Jill Gunter
February 12, 2025
When I took the phone call at the Italia Conti Stage School that Zeffirelli was looking for a "Juliet" it was to me immediately obvious that Olivia should audition. Olivia's age, petite size, beautiful hair and skin, and her voice seemed so perfect. Zeffirelli must have thought the same when he watched her in Prime of Miss Jean Brody. Just before her audition Olivia asked me if I felt she should change her last name, we spent half an hour looking for inspiration through the telephone directory names, eventually coming to the conclusion that hers was both unique and memorable, in fact just as she became and will always remain. Dear Olivia, rest in peace.
Allen Titinik
February 3, 2025
Thank You for Black Christmas and its unfortunate I never had the privilege to meet you at a Horror convention. Rest In Peace Dear Olivia.
Toia Townes
January 31, 2025
I just finished your amazing autobiography. What a life. Surely you have found Dino Jr. and laughed together again, as you hoped.
RIP to both of you.
Mary Jean Clarke
January 27, 2025
Olivia was a beautiful soul. Playing Juliet in Romeo and Juliet touched my heart. She will be in my heart forever. Rest in Peace, You are one of Gods Angles.
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Stephania
January 17, 2025
Olivia Hussey set inside my heart like the first cast Angel that drew to a very compelling scene and grew only bigger with a role like Marry in Jesus Of Nazareth. I will forever cherish a sweet saint Like hers. Miss you , may you Live till eternity in a vision of love.
Brenda Rosell
January 14, 2025
I personally never met her, but a true beautiful actress that embraced Grace on screen. She was my Mother Mary. It breaks my heart I had Breast Cancer as well. This horrible disease does not discriminate. She was too young.
Barb Clark
January 13, 2025
I was 15 when I first saw Romeo & Juliet with Olivia & Leonard Whiting. I was madly in love with Leonard and thought Olivia was just gorgeous. Also loved her in Jesus of Nazareth. Thank you for gracing our lives Olivia, you will be forever missed....
Nina Bivolaru
January 9, 2025
My deepest condoleances to Olivia's family! What a great loss to the world! She will be missed by so many.
My heart goes out to everyone who loved beautiful and talented actress Olivia! This is such a huge loss. Unforgettable!
Bonnie Cather
January 8, 2025
I was so saddened hearing that Olivia had passed. She was the most beautiful woman in the world. I first saw Romeo & Juliet when my senior English class (1974) went to the theatre to see her movie. All the girls were struck by her beauty, myself included and I know the boys were as well. I got a chance to meet her in Los Angeles around 2001 and she was so nice. She left a beautiful piece of art that will live on forever. I wish peace for her family. ~Bonnie Cather
Loraine C Murray (Ireland)
January 8, 2025
Condolences to the family and friends of Olivia Hussey Eisley.
May the angels sing to God of her unearthly beauty among the spiralling
turns of the moresca.
May she rest in peace.
Nancy Raza
January 5, 2025
Your gentle and generous soul touched me.
Tony Spirito
January 5, 2025
Barbara Thompson
January 3, 2025
You were my introduction to Shakespeare and made a huge difference in my life. Thank you.
My sympathy goes out to Olivia´s family.
JF
January 3, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
VICTORIA E LARSON
January 2, 2025
I met Olivia at her book signing event in Los Angeles in 2018. She was sweeter than sweet to her fans, gracious and tolerant. I admired her so much for her unwavering advocacy for animal welfare. Her book gives astonishing insight to the real life of this unforgettable woman. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved her. Thank you, Olivia for bringing beauty, humor, and compassion into the world we shared with you.
Lynda Marcaccio
January 2, 2025
Romeo and Juliet came out in 1968, a year after I was born, in 1967. I first saw it when I was about seven or eight years old in the early 70s and thereafter several more times. It is part of my growing up and has the innocent romanticism and passion that was so beautiful. The ending of this classical Shakespearian movie, was tragic but Olivia and Leonard were so perfect for the role given their talent, age, and beauty. Olivia seems like a wonderful person and while I do not know her personally, I feel a connection with her given her interviews in which she was so real and kind. Leonard's tribute to her was beautiful after she passed. I must confess, I had a total crush on Leonard Whiting after I saw him in that movie. Both actors were beautiful then and remained beautiful in their 70's, and their engaging personalities and life's lessons provided in interviews enhance their beauty. Olivia was also amazing in Jesus of Nazareth as Mary. I have yet to see Mother Teresa and will do so. My heart goes out to Olivia's family - David, Dino, Max, and India, and Leonard Whiting, given their friendship through the years. May Olivia rest in peace in heaven, and continue to watch over and guide her family and friends, until they meet again.
Jamie Williams
January 2, 2025
I remember watching her in 'Romeo and Juliet' in Junior High. It was part of our grade. I loved it!
frederick crisafulli
January 2, 2025
I was a sophomore in High School, dreading watching another Shakespearean movie that our Theatre Teacher insisted we see. We had seen Lawrence Olivier's Hamlet and were bored. The moment Olivia appeared in the dance, My Heart Leaped! For over 50 years, I have been in Love, and I know I will die loving Olivia! Thank you for giving me LIFE!!
Lil Lin
January 2, 2025
Condolences to the family and friends of Olivia Hussey,
Although we enjoyed her acting talents she was loved by you, her family, who will miss her the most. We pray that the spirituality she had helps you to cope and that you draw strength from one another and from your life with what she taught you. Go to the God of all comfort who will give you strength you need to get through the days ahead.
Pieter Rossouw
January 2, 2025
Olivia the movie called the black Christmas and 70s Romeo and Juliet
She was nice to me. She was a nice. She was kindness and being so too good things me and Olivia. Black Christmas house is the telephone 70s the Billy are you scary and nightmares
Romeo and Juliet Love, try together Olivia. Rest in peace Olivia I miss you
Elka W. Blaise
January 2, 2025
I was about 9 years old and I saw her as the Virgin Mary in Franco Zefirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth". There has been so many religious productions through the years, but this one remains my favorite. It's a masterpiece and casting Ms Hussey was a triumph. Even though I never met her she seemed like a kind person and certainly she was a good actress. She will be missed. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
RB
January 2, 2025
Such a beautiful and talented actress. `Romeo and Juliet ` is a classic of hers, a great role. Deepest condolences to the Hussey family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you to help you in your time of loss.
Addie
January 2, 2025
Olivia, may your soul rest at peace in the Merciful Heart of the our Lord & Savior, Jesus, his Mercy be upon your soul. Your light shine perpetually among those you´ve encountered, love and cherished, may your legacy and mission continue be a blessing to all humanity. My deepest sympathies and prayers for your family members for strength, hope and peace in their hearts, and reminders we are here on borrowed time; you did great things most of all displaying how to truly true LOVE. Keep climbing the stairway to heaven. Rest in Peace. May your soul & all souls in purgatory rest in peace. Amén
Shirley Ann Adams
January 1, 2025
Olivia was the most beautiful and talented actress to portray the Mother of Jesus Christ. Such a sweet, beautiful lady. God Bless her family and friends
Josh Monson
January 1, 2025
Olivia hussey was great in black Christmas
Jill Fisher-Justice
January 1, 2025
I loved the movie, Romeo and Juliet! Olivia was perfect for the role of Juliet, that she played. So many young girls identified with her love for someone who would never be accepted in her life, for whatever reason. I was 13 years old and just beginning to understand what love was all about when this movie 1st came out! I will always remember her with the beauty she had and the love she had to hide, like so many do. She was perfect for this!
L. Anderson
December 31, 2024
The most perfect and beautiful Juliet! I was shocked to hear she passed. May she rest in peace.
Cokie
December 31, 2024
OH: She will be missed as Prudence Curtis in Episode: "A Long Walk to Pittsburgh" of Boy Meets World or had fine voice for Talia al Ghul to DC Animated Universe
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