Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, who played Marvel's General Ross, dies at 71


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2010 file photo of actor William Hurt at the premiere of The Yellow Hankerchief' in Los Angeles, California. Hurt, known for much-loved films such as 'The Big Chill' and 'A History of Violence', has died at age 71. – PhotoL AFP

William Hurt, an Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in movies such as Kiss Of The Spider Woman and Broadcast News, died on Sunday at the age of 71, according to Deadline.

"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 actor's son, Will, said in a statement obtained by Deadline.

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