Veteran Hollywood actress Mary Beth Hurt, known for her work in film, television, film and theater, has sadly passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79 years old. Hurt died Sunday morning in Jersey City, TMZ reports. He was surrounded by family when he breathed his last. His daughter Molly Schrader and her filmmaker husband confirmed his death Paul Schrader In a joint Facebook post.
The family of Mary Beth Hurt announces her death
Paying tribute to Maria, the family wrote: “She was an actress, a wife, a sister, a mother, an aunt, a friend, and she took on all these roles with grace and grit. While we are all grieving, there is some comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and has been reunited with her sisters in peace.”
Mary Beth Hurt’s acting career
In a career spanning decades, Hurt has worked extensively in all formats, earning three Tony Award nominations for “Crimes of the Heart,” “Trelawny of the Wells” and “Benefactors.” He also appeared in notable films including ‘The World According to Garp’, ‘Young Adult’, ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’, ‘The Lady in the Water’ and many others.She also collaborated with her husband on projects including ‘Affliction’ and ‘Light Sleeper’, and guest starred on TV series ‘Law & Order’ such as
Fans pay tribute to them
In response to news of his death, fans took to social media to share their favorite Hurt on-screen moments and paid emotional tributes. One wrote: “Goodbye, Mary Beth Hurt. She was never great, although I’d say INSIDE was her finest hour.”Another said: “Rest in peace Mary Beth Hurt (1946-2026), who appeared on our 35mm screens last month in her feature film debut INTERIORS (1978). The film was screened last month as part of our retrospective honoring the late Diane Keaton.”Paul Schrader is survived by their daughter and a son.
