British Actor John Hurt dead at 77
Respected British actor John Hurt has died aged 77, after battles with cancer and other health issues. He was in massive movies such as The Elephant Man, Midnight Express and 1984.
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Actor John Hurt attends the "Jayne Mansfield's Car" Photocall during day five of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in 2012 Photo: Getty Images -
![Sir John Hurt poses with his wife Anwen after being awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.]()
Sir John Hurt poses with his wife Anwen after being awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015. Photo: Getty Images -
![John Hurt playing Harry Potter character Ollivander.]()
John Hurt playing Harry Potter character Ollivander. Photo: Supplied -
![Sophie, Countess of Wessex (R) meets a Dalek and Actor John Hurt during a reception to mark the 50th anniversary in 2013.]()
Sophie, Countess of Wessex (R) meets a Dalek and Actor John Hurt during a reception to mark the 50th anniversary in 2013. Photo: Getty Images -
![John Hurt presents Dame Helen Mirren with her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women In Film And TV Awards in 2009]()
John Hurt presents Dame Helen Mirren with her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women In Film And TV Awards in 2009 Photo: Getty Images -
![Actor John Hurt in George Orwell's film adaptation of 1984.]()
Actor John Hurt in George Orwell's film adaptation of 1984. Photo: Supplied -
![John Hurt in Midnight Express in 1978.]()
John Hurt in Midnight Express in 1978. Photo: Supplied -
![John Hurt with fellow Doctor Who actors Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor Who.]()
John Hurt with fellow Doctor Who actors Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor Who. Photo: Supplied -
![Musician Nick Cave and actors John Hurt and Ray Winstone attend the opening gala screening of "The Proposition in 2006.]()
Musician Nick Cave and actors John Hurt and Ray Winstone attend the opening gala screening of "The Proposition in 2006. Photo: Getty Images -
![5th February 1966: English actor John Hurt on set at the Garrick Theatre.]()
5th February 1966: English actor John Hurt on set at the Garrick Theatre. Photo: R. Powell -
![John Hurt in 1970 in the film 10 Rillington Place.]()
John Hurt in 1970 in the film 10 Rillington Place. Photo: AP
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