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Tributes pour in for legendary “The Field” actor John Hurt who has sadly passed away aged 77




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Tributes are pouring in from around the acting world this morning after the news broke during the night that the legendary Hollywood actor John Hurt has sadly passed away.

Tributes from Michael Caine, Roger Moore and many directors have spanned the social media airwaves after his passing was confirmed by his agent.

Oscar nominee and “The Field” actor John Hurt has sadly died aged 77 after a long fight with pancreatic cancer, his agent has confirmed.

The English-born Hollywood legend had a career that spanned six decades and had memorable roles in The Elephant man, The Field and more recently, Harry Potter.

The Harry Potter actor had pancreatic cancer for a couple of years but in October 2015 was given the all clear.

Sadly, tonight, his agent has confirmed that John Hurt has passed away aged 77.

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