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Olivia Hussey, born Olivia Osuna on April 17, 1951, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a British-Argentine actress renowned for her portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film Romeo and Juliet. She passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 73, at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones.
Olivia Hussey
Early Life and Career
Hussey was the daughter of Argentine tango singer Andrés Osuna (stage name Osvaldo Ribó) and English legal secretary Joy Hussey. At the age of seven, she moved with her mother and younger brother to London, where she attended the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts for five years. She began her acting career at 13, initially using her mother’s maiden name, Hussey, as her stage name.
Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Juliet in Zeffirelli’s film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet at just 15 years old. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning four Academy Award nominations and winning two. Hussey’s performance garnered her a Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actress.
Notable Works
Following her success in Romeo and Juliet, Hussey appeared in several notable films and television productions, including:
- Black Christmas (1974)
- Death on the Nile (1978)
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
- Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)
- Voice roles in video games such as Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (1998) and Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011).
Net Worth
At the time of her passing, Olivia Hussey’s net worth was estimated at $4 million. Her wealth was primarily accumulated through her acting career in films, television, and voice work.
Personal Life
Hussey was married three times:
- Dean Paul Martin (1971–1978): Son of entertainer Dean Martin; they had one child together. Dean Paul Martin tragically died in a plane crash in 1987.
- Akira Fuse (1980–1989): A Japanese singer and actor; the couple divorced in 1989.
- David Glen Eisley: An American musician and actor; they remained married at the time of her death.
She had three children:
- India Eisley: An American actress known for her roles in The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Underworld: Awakening.
- Alexander Gunther Martin: An actor.
- Maximillian Fuse: A businessman.
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