Her passionate portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation won enduring acclaim. In 2023, she sued over the circumstances of a nude scene.

The late ‘Romeo & Juliet’ star died almost a decade after her breast cancer returned. Olivia Hussey will always be remembered for her talent and strength. The late Romeo & Juliet star — who made headlines in 2022 for suing Paramount Pictures for $500 million with her co-star Leonard Whiting — died on December 27,