Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey, who rose to prominence for her portrayal of Juliet in the 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, died on Dec. 27, according to a statement posted by her family on Instagram. She was 73.

Hussey died “peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones,” the statement read.

“Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her,” her family continued, later describing her life as one “full of passion, love, and dedication to the arts, spirituality, and kindness towards animals.”