Mary Beth Hurt, Actress Acclaimed in ‘Interiors’ and ‘Garp,’ Dies at 79
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Key Points:
- Mary Beth Hurt, known for her distinctive supporting roles in films such as "Interiors," "The World According to Garp," and "The Age of Innocence," as well as numerous Broadway productions, died at age 79 in Jersey City, N.J.
- Her husband, director Paul Schrader, and their daughter Molly announced her death from Alzheimer’s disease in an assisted-living home.
- Hurt began her film career with Woody Allen’s "Interiors" (1978), having already established herself as a respected New York theater actress.
- She recalled overcoming initial nervousness on set by noticing that fellow actress Diane Keaton was also anxious, which helped her feel more at ease.
