Death of William Hurt



William McChord Hurt (March 20, 1950 – March 13, 2022) was an American actor. He studied at the Juilliard School and began acting on stage in the 1970s. He was known for his roles include turns in A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), The Village (2004), Syriana (2005), The Good Shepherd (2006), Mr. Brooks (2007), Into the Wild (2007), Robin Hood (2010), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, in which he portrayed Thaddeus Ross.

He passed away on March 13, 2022, of prostate cancer. Hurt's death was confirmed to Variety by his friend, Gerry Byrne.

This page is dedicated to William Hurt.