Oscar-Winning Actor William Hurt Declared Dead At 71 Of Natural Causes

Hurt originally started as a stage actor before making the leap to the big screen in 1980 when he stared in Ken Russell’s science fiction film Altered States. Hurt would go on to be nominated for four separate Academy Awards across his 40+ year career for his performances in Children of a Lesser God, Broadcast News, A History of Violence and winning the golden statue for Kiss of the Spider Woman. He worked with directors ranging from Steven Spielberg to David Cronenberg. The actor appeared in films ranging from smaller indie flicks to starring as the Hulk’s primary antagonist Thunderbolt… Read Full Article