Hurt was widely admired for his range, intensity and empathy in portraying the most complicated and outcast lives. David Lynch, who directed the actor in his title role in “The Elephant Man” (1980), once called Hurt “simply the greatest actor in the world.” Hurt's agent confirmed the death to the BBC.
Hurt was widely admired for his range, intensity and empathy in portraying the most complicated and outcast lives. David Lynch, who directed the actor in his title role in “The Elephant Man” (1980), once called Hurt “simply the greatest actor in the world.” Hurt's agent confirmed the death to the BBC.
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