William Hurt, Oscar-winning star of Kiss of the Spider Woman and Broadcast News, dies at 71

William Hurt, an Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in films like Broadcast News and Kiss of the Spider Woman, has died at the age of 71.

The actor’s son, Will, confirmed that his father passed away today.

“It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar-winning actor, on March 13, 2022, a week before his 72nd birthday. his,” announced the Hollywood news website. Deadline.

“He passed away peacefully, in his family, of natural causes. The family requests privacy at this time.”