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John Hurt, British actor who played desperate, eccentric characters, dies at 77
John Hurt, a British actor who gave compelling depth to desperate, flawed and sometimes monstrously deformed characters in performances that captivated audiences and critics has died. He was 77.
Sat Jan 28 2017
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British actor John Hurt, star of 'The Elephant Man', dead at 77
Veteran British actor Sir John Hurt, Oscar-nominated for his star turn in "The Elephant Man", has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Sat Jan 28 2017