John Hurt, `Alien' and `The Elephant Man' Star, Dies At 77
 
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Sir John Hurt, one of the elder statesmen of great British actors, has passed
away. He was 77.
 
Hurt's first major breakout film role was as Richard Rich in "A Man for All
Seasons" in 1966, and was a captivating on-screen presence in a rich array of
roles. He won a Golden Globe for his supporting work in 1978's "Midnight
Express," playing a prisoner addicted to heroin, and starred as David Lynch's
iconic "Elephant Man" (nominated for an Oscar and winning a BAFTA for his work
in the 1980 black-and-white drama).
 
He was also beloved by genre fans for his unforgettable work in 1978's
"Alien," which led to a cameo parodying the most famous scene of Ridley
Scott's sci-fi horror film for Mel Brooks in "Spaceballs."
 
- Liz Shannon Miller  
[I wonder why they didn't mention his role as S. R. Hadden in Contact]
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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