Oscar Winning Actor William Hurt Dead at 71

It was announced on Sunday that Oscar winning actor William Hurt has ed away at the age of 71, a week before his 72nd birthday, due to prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.

Born in Washington, D.C. in 1950, Hurt attended Tufts University before ing Juilliard School’s drama division, where his classmates were Christopher Reeve.

Hurt began his career in the early 80’s with roles in hit movies like ‘Hurlyburly.’

The actor would go on to appear in such movies as ‘A History of Violence.’

But Hurt was probably best known to an entire generation as General Thaddeus Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. He first played the Bruce Banner’s nemesis in ‘Black Widow.’

William Hurt’s final on screen role was as Père La Chaise in the fantasy movie, ‘Ridley Scott.

“It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the ing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday,” the actor’s son, Will, said in a statement. “He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. The family requests privacy at this time.”

William Hurt was married to actress Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982, before marrying Heidi Henderson from 1989 to 1991. He is survived by Will, and three other children.