John Hurt, the British actor known his Oscar-nominated roles in Midnight Express and The Elephant Man, died yesterday at the age of 77. Hurt worked in the film industry for nearly 60 years, starring in dozens of films and television shows. Friends, colleagues, and admirers in the film and entertainment industry quickly took to Twitter and Facebook to pay tribute to the Alien and Harry Potter co-star.
Kiefer Sutherland
My deepest sympathies to John Hurt's family, friends and fans. He was a dear friend.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) January 28, 2017
Kumail Nanjiani
https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/825154788262244352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Mel Brooks
It was terribly sad today to learn of John Hurt's passing. He was a truly magnificent talent.
— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) January 28, 2017
No one could have played The Elephant Man more memorably. He carried that film into cinematic immortality. He will be sorely missed.
— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) January 28, 2017
Mia Farrow
https://twitter.com/MiaFarrow/status/825179017452085248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Elijah Wood
https://twitter.com/elijahwood/status/825159941241528321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Alfred Molina
https://twitter.com/OfficialMolina/status/825172455744380929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Sharon Stone
https://twitter.com/sharonstone/status/825166141651771392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Vincent D’Onoforio
JOHN HURT. Simply an inspiration to all of us artists. Hopefully he will influence many actors in the future for a long long time. pic.twitter.com/LDlB07CB58
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) January 28, 2017
Jaime Bell
https://twitter.com/1jamiebell/status/825170385566003200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
