RIP Sir John Hurt acclaimed British actor dies at 77

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Updated January 27, 2017 at 11:04 p.m.

The great British actor John Hurt has died at the age of 77. A Knight of the Realm the performer appeared in a number groundbreaking films. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Hurt, who played Mr. Ollivander. Harry Potter fans will miss him very much. pic.twitter.com/xgSjePd4aV— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) January 28, 2017 He played the role of John Merrick in the ‘The Elephant Man’ and Winston Smith in ’1984.’ “A lie becomes truth and then becomes a lie again.” John Hurt in George Orwell’s 1984 pic.twitter.com/oHo6dWR5l7— The Strombo Show (@TheStromboShow) January 28, 2017 Hurt’s reputation as a character actor was secured for his portrayal of Quentin Crisp in the 1975 film ‘The Naked Civil Servant.’ He appeared in the Harry Potter films and has a role in ‘Jackie’ the movie about the life of Jackie Kennedy currently on release. John Hurt dies at 77: Showbiz mourns tragic loss of Elephant Man actor who fought brave cancer battle https://t.co/IYQ82JH0tY pic.twitter.com/hSIppgTK3Z— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 28, 2017 He recently underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer and intestinal issues. Mel Brooks, Chris Evans, Stephen Colbert pay tribute to John Hurt, who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer https://t.co/7PfplVooqs pic.twitter.com/uDIznfvlu9— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 28, 2017 He is survived by his wife Anwen Rees-Myers, to whom he was married for 12 years. Tributes to Sir John Hurt My deepest sympathies to John Hurt’s family, friends and fans. He was a dear friend.— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) January 28, 2017 God speed to John Hurt, a legendary actor and good human being.— Sharon Stone (@sharonstone) January 28, 2017 Very sad to hear of John Hurt’s passing. It was such an honor to have watched you work, sir.— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 28, 2017 “If you listen, you learn; if you talk, you don’t.” – Sir John Hurt #RIP thank you for entertaining us xXx pic.twitter.com/BK1fS3zfgt— STOP-Homophobia.com (@WipeHomophobia) January 28, 2017 The only actor who could make me well up before he said a single word. John Hurt was a truly beautiful one off.— Matt Berry (@porksmith) January 28, 2017 Sir John Vincent Hurt, CBE born 22 January 1940 died 27 January 2017.

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