Romeo And Juliet star pays tribute to Olivia Hussey following her death aged 73 Romeo And Juliet actor Leonard Whiting has paid tribute to his co-star Olivia Hussey following her death aged 73, saying “the world will remember your beauty inside and out forever”.
Last year, Hussey and Whiting sued Paramount Pictures, alleging sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud over a nude scene in the film shot when they were aged 15 and 16 respectively.
The statement added that the actress lived a “life full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals” and her loved ones will grieve the “immense loss” as well as celebrate her “enduring impact on our lives and the industry”.
The film was also nominated for the best picture Oscar and Zeffirelli received a best director nod at the Oscars and Baftas.
The pair sought damages of more than 500 million dollars (£414 million), saying that they had initially been told by Zeffirelli, who died in 2019, that they would wear flesh-coloured undergarments in the bedroom scene.
