Summary
Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated actor known for her roles in theater and film, has died at the age of 79 in New Jersey. She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2015. Hurt was recognized for her performances on Broadway and in movies, including work with Glenn Close and in films directed by her husband, Paul Schrader.
Key Facts
- Mary Beth Hurt passed away at 79 in New Jersey on Saturday.
- She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2015.
- Hurt earned three Tony Award nominations for her roles in Broadway productions.
- She starred alongside Glenn Close in both a play and a film.
- Hurt appeared in films directed by her husband, Paul Schrader.
- Her last Broadway appearance was in 2011 in "The House of Blue Leaves."
- She made her film debut in Woody Allen's "Interiors" in 1978.
- Hurt was married to actor William Hurt before marrying filmmaker Paul Schrader.
