William Hurt Cause of Death: Oscar-Winning Actor Dies of Natural Causes

Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, known for his roles in the "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "Body Heat," died Sunday at the age of 71.

According to NBC News, Hurt's son, Will, confirmed his father's death to Associated Press and said that the Oscar-winning actor died of natural causes.

"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, one week before his 72nd birthday. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes," Hurt's son said in a statement as reported by Variety.

But Hurt's son did not provide details on what exactly caused his father's death. Hurt's family did not also disclose where the Oscar-winning actor died.

William Hurt Death: Personalities React on the Passing of the Oscar-Winning Actor

Several colleagues and friends commented on the sudden passing of William Hurt. Writer and director Rochelle Riley said Hurt's passing was "heartbreaking and just seems too soon."

Actor Mark Ruffalo described Hurt's death as a "great loss to the acting community," adding that the actor had a "great mind."

Renowned writer Stephen King also gave his thoughts on Hurt's passing.

"Very sorry to hear about the passing of William Hurt. He was a fine actor, an Academy Award winner. He also did a classic reading of my story 'Low Men in Yellow Coats,' from HEARTS IN ATLANTIS. I loved hitchhiking on his immense talent," King tweeted.

Actor Topher Grace said that he was "grateful" to have the opportunity of working with Hurt. Grace noted that he admired Hurt's acting "so much and watching his commitment in person was remarkable."

Oscar-Winning Actor William Hurt

According to Variety, William Hurt first studied theology at Tufts University before moving to Juilliard to study acting.

The Hollywood Reporter noted that Hurt's debut on the big screen was in the 1980 film "Altered States," where he played an obsessed psychopathologist that experiments with sensory deprivation and floatation tanks.

Hurt's career spanned more than four decades, and his skills made him recognized by prestigious award-giving bodies.

In 1985, Hurt was hailed as Oscars' best actor for his role as Luis Molina in the "Kiss of the Spiderwoman." He played a transvestite window dresser locked in a South American prison with a militant warrior in this film.

His performance also earned him the equivalent prizes from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and the National Board of Review, NBC News reported.

A year later, Hurt was nominated for another Oscar for his leading role in the romantic drama "Children of a Lesser God." However, he was not able to bag the award as he lost it to Paul Newman.

Hurt also scored another actor nomination for his role as anchorman Tom Grunick in the romantic comedy "Broadcast News."

In the 2000s, Hurt appeared in "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001), "The Village" (2004), "A History of Violence" (2005), and "Into the Wild" (2007).

In recent years, William Hurt also showcased his talents and enticed the modern-day audience with his role as "Thaddeus Ross" in five Marvel movies, including "Black Widow" in 2021.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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