'The Age of Innocence' Actress Was 79
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Key Points:
- Mary Beth Hurt, a three-time Tony-nominated actress known for her roles in The Age of Innocence and Six Degrees of Separation, has died at the age of 79 after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
- Hurt's daughter, Molly Schrader, announced her mother's passing on Instagram, highlighting her grace and strength throughout her illness.
- Born in 1946 in Marshalltown, Iowa, Hurt studied acting at the University of Iowa and New York University, making her stage debut in 1974 and earning multiple Tony nominations for her theater work.
- Hurt's film career began in 1978 with Woody Allen's Interiors and included notable roles in films such as The World According to Garp, Autumn in New York, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose, as well as appearances on popular TV shows.
- She was married to actor William Hurt from 1971 to 1982 and later to filmmaker Paul Schrader, with whom she had two children, Molly and Sam.
