Obituary of John Hurt

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John Hurt

John Hurt (born January 22nd, 1940 in Shirebrook, England) was a Film Actor who was often remembered for playing the role of Richard Rich in the movie "A Man for All Seasons". John died on January 25th, 2017 and his death was reportedly because of an pancreatic cancer. He was 77 years old.

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John Hurt Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hurt, John
    • Common Name: John Hurt
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Shirebrook, England
    • Birth Date: January 22, 1940
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Vincent Hurt
    • Father: Arnould Herbert Hurt
    • Mother: Phyllis Hurt (née Massey)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ann Rees Meyers (March 2005-2017, his death)
      • Jo Dalton (24 January 1990-1996 divorced)
      • Donna Peacock (6 September 1984-1990 divorced)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActorBritish Born on January 22nd Born in 1940 Died in 2017 Died at age 77 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I've done some stinkers in the cinema. You can't regret it; there are always reasons for doing something, even if it's just the location." (IMDB)

"John Hurt's remarkable life and legacy will continue to be remembered and cherished for years to come. (V)"

"John Hurt had a successful professional career as an acclaimed British actor, known for his versatile and captivating performances, before his passing due to a long battle with cancer. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-06 10:30:48
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