William Hurt, Oscar Winner & Star of 'Broadcast News' and 'Body Heat,' Dead at 71

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has died, according to multiplereports. He was 71.The actor's son, Will, shared a statement, published by, announcing his father's passing.«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,» the statement shared. «He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.

The family requests privacy at this time.»Hurt's career began in 1977, with a small recurring role on the TV series, and he made his big screen debut in the cult classic psychological horror masterpiece in 1980.

Throughout his career, Hurt racked up over 100 acting credits to his name, and a carved out niche playing commanding and often malicious or duplicitous authority figures.Hurt was nominated for an Oscar in three consecutive years, beginning in 1985 for his part in — for which he won the award — and again in 1986 and 1987 for and  He was nominated once again in 2006 for his role in .One of his most high-profile recent roles comes as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which he played Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross, in  and, as well as Additional acclaimed film credits include, and many others.Hurt is survived by his four children.