Actor William Hurt has passed away at 71.

[RandySF]

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[Baitball Blogger]

1. Relatively young by today's standards.

[Tanuki]

5. An article from 2018 said he had terminal prostate cancer that even then

had spread to the bone. He was a fine actor and leaves behind an admirable artistic legacy.

[JI7]

12. That's sad. Prostate cancer seems to usually be survivable

but I guess that's if it's caught early enough and hasn't spread.

[trof]

33. I'm 80 and I was diagnosed in Oct. of 2020.

Did radiation (45 zaps) and doing Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT).
Pretty much wipes out testosterone which feeds prostate cancer cells.
Basically going through MENopause for the foreseeable future.
Hot flashes.
Better than the alternative.

[ratchiweenie]

43. My dad got it at 79. He just did the ADT and died at 93 of old age (his heart just gave out)

not prostate cancer.

[trof]

46. Thanks. That's what I'm hoping for.

[ratchiweenie]

48. I have to say he did go through menopause complete with hot flashes and it sure seemed like my

tough old dad got more sensitive. LOL.

[trof]

54. And the 3 Bs. Boobs, Belly, and Butt.

Gynecomastia.
I was more or less resigned to an old man's body.
I sure didn't bargain for an old woman's body.
😞

[Demsrule86]

70. I saw the Big Chill years after it was made. It was a great movie. He was wonderful in this movie.

[leftieNanner]

53. My Dad had prostate cancer at age 70

Surgery, radiation, etc. Died of old age at 94.

[JI7]

67. Yes, definately better than alternative . Especially for your friends and family

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Gone too soon..........way too soon. I loved him! ♥

[hlthe2b]

3. Wow... that is a shock.

Yes, he was 71, but he's looked really vibrant in recent years...

A good actor who will be remembered.

[edhopper]

4. This is sad

Thought he was great in every thing I have scene him in, from Body Heat to The Avengers.

Only a few years older than me.

[BeyondGeography]

6. There was inner goodness in his performances

And wisdom. You could feel it.

Sad about this.

[ratchiweenie]

44. Loved him in Smoke. Such a touching performance.

[tishaLA]

62. I'd totally forgotten that film.

So good. And the Paul Auster novel on which it's based is pretty damn good, too.

[smirkymonkey]

52. Yes, I sensed that as well.

Very tragic loss.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Hurt.

[exboyfil]

7. Dang he made a great Thunderbolt Ross

Comfort to his family and friends.

Thanks for the memories. I loved him as the empty suit in Broadcast News.

I think I will queue up A History of Violence.

'Cause you can bet if I misplaced a couple of 30 megaton warheads, there'd be consequences.

[gratuitous]

8. Rats

There goes my idea for a sequel to Body Heat with the original leads, William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, and Ted Danson.

[TygrBright]

9. Thank you, Mr. Hurt. A life well-lived, you gave and gave. n/t

[luvs2sing]

10. I will miss you..

Macon Leary..

[Paladin]

11. Very sorry to hear it. A genuine talent. (nt)

[Scrivener7]

13. Oh no! I had such a crush on him when I was younger! Wow. That's young.

[Liberal In Texas]

14. RIP.

Enjoyed the many roles I saw him over the years.
One of the latest in "Goliath"

[keopeli]

15. Way, way before his time. RIP, Mr. Hurt. See "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" 1985

Kiss of the Spiderwoman

[sarge43]

24. Yes

One of those films that never had the recognition it deserved. His performance - perfection.

Rest in star light, Mr Hurt and thank you.

[Hamlette]

16. sad, sad day. He was wonderful

and seemed to get better as he aged.

The Big Chill and Body Heat are among my favorite movies.

Shit.

[dixiechiken1]

17. Nick from "The Big Chill"

Reminds me of Mr Dixie, to this day.

RIP

[ProfessorGAC]

20. That & "Body Heat"

Those 2 movies are those I think of first when talking about Bill Hurt.
My wife & I both loved those movies.
I know his most known role was probably Broadcast News, but we loved these 2.
He was also terrific in Michael, with Travolta.

[dixiechiken1]

23. I *totally* forgot about "Michael"!

I love that movie! He really was great. He'll be missed. 😭

[dewsgirl]

27. That was a good movie, I saw it in the theatre.

I really liked him in Mr.Brooks and he was also great in Children of a Lesser God.

RIP William Hurt

[MissMillie]

38. I just watched it yesterday.

I also remember him from a movie called "The Doctor," where the doctor became the patient.

He was gifted.

[hatrack]

18. He was wonderfully horrible in "A History Of Violence" . . . .

And wonderful in a whole world of other roles.

[CanonRay]

19. One of my favorites

especially Body Heat and The Big Chill

[Ohio Joe]

21. RIP

[NJCher]

22. I had a drink or two with him at The Lion's Head

in the Village on a few occasions. He was in a play with Sigourney Weaver at the time, I think. It was a long time ago, so I don't remember much more than that. I do recall he said something very nice to me that I've always treasured.

I'm very sad that he's no longer with us.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

58. Was it Hurlyburly?

We saw that. 1984.

https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/hurlyburly-4342#OpeningNightCast

[NJCher]

60. must have been

The year would be right.

Thanks. That helps me place another event in my life, also Lion's Head related.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

69. Did you see it off Broadway at the Promenade?

It closed in 2006. We lived on W. 73rd and saw many plays there. Sadly it closed in 2006. It was a lovely theater.

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/95661/promenade-theatre-to-shut-down-permanently-june-11/

[NJCher]

72. don't think so

we went to off-Broadways every weekend, but I don't recall that one.

My conversations with him were actually at The Lion's Head where he came in after the performance for a few drinks. I think I only remember Sigourney Weaver coming once, but Wm was there on a more regular basis.

And as you know, we lost The Lion's Head, too, quite a few years back. Wonder what's there now.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

75. NYC is ever changing, leaving me feeling ancient.

Behind a paywall is this article another item Lion's Head.

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/05/nyregion/05nyc.html

There is another Lions. Head Tavern on the Upper West Side, which is still there.

[NJCher]

76. I hadn't read that article

It meant a lot to me. I read it several times and will save it.

Thank you, sleepless.

I, too, feel ancient when I encounter NYC changes. So many. The biggest thing now is that it's such a rich person's place. I hope that changes with the investigations of the oligarchs influencing so much of real estate prices will get the ball rolling. Something really needs to happen to make the city more affordable.

[milestogo]

25. I adored him.

Always underrated, in my opinion.

Mr. Brooks, with Kevin Costner, is also an excellent film.

[Skittles]

26. an amazing actor

one who could convey so many feelings with just a slight movement of expression

[mountain grammy]

28. oh no.. so sorry to see this

He was an amazing actor.. I loved his work. I will miss him.

[SarcasticSatyr]

29. Very sad, he was a good person and a fine actor ...

He had so many great films to his name, but the two that stand out for me are Altered States and Broadcast News.

[evolves]

42. Maybe not that good:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/when-marlee-matlin-accused-william-hurt-of-rape

[VGNonly]

68. Unfortunately

what I also remember. A good actor with some bad demons.

[SergeStorms]

51. "Altered States", the first movie I saw him in.....

that movie freaked me out a little bit, because I was "experimenting" with Peyote at that time. I didn't want to turn into some missing link, breaking into zoos and stuff, so l cut back on my experimentation a little. Just a little.

He was much too young to die. Very sad, and assholes like Trump and Putin still draw air.

[TNNurse]

30. Oh, this is sad, a fine actor. Never disappointed

[dweller]

31. I really enjoyed him in the movie Gorky Park

That book was Martin Cruz Smith’s first major bestseller. He has a series of mysteries featuring Arkady Renko (Hurt’s character) and I’ve read them all, and in my mind whenever Renko speaks it’s with Hurt’s voice …

RIP


✌🏻

[milestogo]

32. I only watched that recently.

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And I watched it because of him.

The Doctor was also a great film.

[Submariner]

34. It was just on the tube this morning

Watched it for umpteenth time on MGMHD.

RIP Mr Hurt.

[KPN]

41. Yes, one of his lesser known great parts. I was

going to mention Gorky Park as well. He was perfect in that role having already read the book when I saw it.

[Solly Mack]

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[paleotn]

36. Damn. Great actor.

[Joinfortmill]

37. Great actor. Rest In Peace.

[calimary]

39. Damn.

Loved him in “Broadcast News”. So did the camera.

[PCIntern]

40. Aww geez....

A relative of mine knew him at Tufts University. She said he starred in everything and everyone knew he was on another plane in the acting world at the school.

He was stellar and believe it or not I think his finest performance was the brief scene in A History of Violence at the end. However…everything else as well…

R.I.P. sir…

[ancianita]

45. Way too soon. An understated, great artist.

[hamsterjill]

47. I loved "The Doctor".

He gave great perspective to that story. Sad to learn of his passing.

[milestogo]

56. Yes.

[FakeNoose]

49. Cancer SUCKS!!! Rest in Peace William Hurt

I remember when we believed that cancer would be beaten in our lifetime. Well that was obviously wrong because I'm the same age as William Hurt. This is devastating news. Condolences to his family and friends.

[MLAA]

50. One of my favorite actors. RIP.

[AllyCat]

57. Oh no!!! He has always been one of my favorites.

Godspeed sir.

[nuxvomica]

59. His performance made "Altered States" believable

Between Paddy Chayefsky's brilliant concept and Ken Russell's brilliant direction, what tethered the film back to earth, and made it one of the best sc-fi films ever, was Hurt's committed performance. I last saw him in the Goliath series and he was terrific. What a loss!

[artemisia1]

61. "Children of a Lesser God" put him on my radar when I saw it circa-1986. RIP /nt

[Meowmee]

63. He was a good actor

I was just watching him in Goliath season 4.

[SYFROYH]

64. Kiss of the Spider Woman was ahead of its time

I think it opened minds about love is love.

[mnmoderatedem]

65. The Doctor

very overlooked film IMO

RIP William.

[superpatriotman]

66. Harlan James - Love You To Death, 1990

A standout among amazing performances in this 90’s gem of a film.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

71. He was a violent and abusive person.

[themaguffin]

73. He was one of those actors who was just always enjoyable to watch. He always

made a film better

[leftyladyfrommo]

74. He was an amazing actor. nt