Olivia Hussey was greatest recognized for portraying the extremely coveted position of Juliet within the 1968 Paramount Pictures movie Romeo & Juliet. After that, the British-Argentine actress went on along with her profession and located success in a number of movie roles, possible advancing her internet value. In December 2024, Olivia sadly died when she was 73. An Instagram submit from Olivia’s verified account confirmed the information.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who went peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 27th,” the caption learn. “Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Born on April 17th, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Olivia lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals.”
The Instagram submit additionally identified that Olivia is survived by her kids, Alex, Max and India. She shared India her husband, David Glen Eisley.
“Olivia leaves behind a loving family— her children, Alex, Max, and India, her husband of 35 years David Glen Eisley, and grandson, Greyson, and a legacy of love that will forever be cherished in our hearts,” the announcement concluded. “As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate Olivia’s enduring impact on our lives and the industry. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and ask for privacy as we mourn the loss of a truly special soul.”
Learn extra about Olivia’s life and profession, along with her Romeo & Juliet lawsuit and internet value, beneath.
Who Was Olivia Hussey?
Aside from Romeo & Juliet, Olivia was additionally recognizable within the films Black Christmas and Death on the Nile. She additionally did voice over work for Star Wars video video games, together with Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, Star Wars: Force Commander and Star Wars: The Old Republic.
What Was Olivia Hussey’s Net Worth?
As of December 2024, Olivia had a internet value of $4 million, in keeping with Celebrity Net Worth.
How Much Money Did Olivia Hussey Make From Romeo & Juliet?
Olivia beforehand claimed that she was paid £1,500 ($2,200) for Romeo & Juliet throughout a 2023 interview with Variety. At the time, she advised the publication, “Everyone says, ‘You must be so well off — you were in a classic [film].’ And we say, ‘No, we didn’t get paid for that.’ We got minimum. We were always broke. I felt exploited, really. Looking back on all of that, Leonard and I, we felt exploited throughout.”
Olivia and her co-star, Leonard Whiting, filed a $500 million sexual harassment and exploitation lawsuit in opposition to Paramount Pictures in 2022 for the nude scene that she and Leonard had within the film. Olivia was 15 years outdated when she filmed the scene. The case was dismissed in Los Angeles Superior Court in 2023.