Words like “legendary,” “favorite,” “dominating” and “incredible” were part of the reactions online to news of actor William Hurt’s passing.
In most cases, it would be an exaggeration borne of an emotional moment, a way to honor a fallen presence with tributes that capture their feelings about someone who entertained them for a good portion of their lives.But as was clear from the tributes from his peers, there are no superlatives that could adequately convey how talented and impactful Hurt was during his long career in film and on stage.
Those in his profession knew they were in the presence of a singular talent.Some of the early reactions:Wow, another Major loss to the acting community.
Great actor. Great mind. RIP https://t.co/aKu8NWLgaz— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) March 13, 2022R.I.P. William Hurt. So sad to hear this news.
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