Olivia Hussey - who rose to fame starring in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo And Juliet - died at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27. Her loved ones announced the late star's passing on her main Instagram page, sharing that she passed away 'peacefully at home' just two days after Christmas.
![[In her 2018 memoir, Olivia claimed she was raped and abused by her ex Christopher Jones (left), before her husband Dino Martin cheated on her whilst she was pregnant (right)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/16/93540637-14232147-In_her_2018_memoir_Olivia_claimed_she_was_raped_and_abused_by_he-m-24_1735403776661.jpg)
Alongside a throwback image of the actress, the family labelled her a 'remarkable person' who had 'lived a life full of passion.'. Olivia catapulted to fame when she was cast in the adaptation of William Shakespeare's beloved play when she was just 15-years-old - but winning the role would go on to be a blessing and a curse for the young Argentinian actress.
![[Winning the role of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet was a blessing and a curse for 15-year-old Argentinian actress Olivia Hussey (pictured in 2018)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/04/09/66182407-11597953-image-a-47_1672824409490.jpg)
She made appearances in over 50 projects in the span of six decades, such as in Black Christmas (1974) and Death On The Nile (1978). The caption of the post shared by her loved ones read: 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Olivia Hussey Eisley, who went peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 27th.'.
![[Alongside a throwback image of the actress, the family labeled her a 'remarkable person' who had 'lived a life full of passion']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/16/93535425-14232147-Alongside_a_throwback_image_of_the_actress_the_family_labeled_he-a-19_1735403079932.jpg)
'Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Born on April 17th, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Olivia lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals,' they continued.
![['I loved playing Juliet,' she expressed. 'The only part I didn't like was all the PR. It was exhausting, and I was this wild little thing'; seen in 2007 in L.A.]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/16/93535071-14232147-_I_loved_playing_Juliet_she_expressed_The_only_part_I_didn_t_lik-a-20_1735403112278.jpg)
