British actor Sir John Hurt dies aged 77

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Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77, his agent has said.
The Bafta-winning star, known for his roles in Alien and The Elephant Man, continued working despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015.
Sir John recently starred as Father Richard McSorley in Jackie, the biopic of President John F. Kennedy's wife.
He was given the all-clear in October 2015 but last year pulled out of play The Entertainer due to ill-health.
Sir John had decided not to perform as Billy Rice Sir Kenneth Branagh's production on the advice of his doctors.


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[djm2k1]

Sad news. A colossus of an actor who was unheralded when compared to other British actors of that generation.

Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77, his agent has said.The Bafta-winning star, known for his roles in Alien and The Elephant Man, had been treated for pancreatic cancer in 2015.
He recently starred as Father Richard McSorley in Jackie, the biopic of President John F. Kennedy's wife.
US director Mel Brooks described Sir John as "cinematic immortality", as tributes poured in for the star.
Despite being given the all-clear for cancer, he last year pulled out of play The Entertainer due to ill-health.
Sir John decided not to perform as Billy Rice in Sir Kenneth Branagh's production on the advice of his doctors.

Brooks paid tribute to Sir John, who had starred in his comedy Spaceballs, saying on Twitter: "No one could have played The Elephant Man more memorably."
He added: "He carried that film into cinematic immortality. He will be sorely missed."
Sir John also played the part of wand-maker Mr Ollivander in the Harry Potter films.
Author of the books, J K Rowling, tweeted: "So very sad to hear that the immensely talented and deeply beloved John Hurt has died. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Stephen Fry praised Sir John for being "great on the stage, small screen and big".
Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood said: "It was such an honor to have watched you work, sir."
British actor Alfred Molina said Sir John was "a gloriously talented actor, one of the best, of this or any era."

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[Mickey]

Good actor
RIP

[ilscuro]

Sad loss, R.I.P.

[TJB]

An incredible actor. One of the reasons Alien worked was his acting in the 'chestburster' scene. He had a wonderful voice too. You could listen to him all day. Sad loss.

[GTI]

RIP - Loved him here



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"We're all just passing time, and occupy our chair very briefly."

[doughboy]

Watched him in "10 Rillington Place" recently, would've been only 31 when that was made.

[satzzz]

I was lucky enough to meet him once. A true gentleman. May you be at peace Sir John

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