'World According to Garp' Was 79
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Mary Beth Hurt, a three-time Tony nominee and actress known for films like "Interiors" and "The World According to Garp," died at age 79 from Alzheimer's disease.
- Her death was announced by her daughter and husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, who praised her grace and strength in multiple roles throughout her life.
- Hurt had a distinguished career on stage, film, and television, with notable collaborations including working with Schrader on "Affliction" and "Light Sleeper."
- She received Tony nominations for "Crimes of the Heart," "Trelawny of the Wells," and "Benefactors," and won an Obie for "Crimes of the Heart."
- Hurt is survived by her husband Paul Schrader, a daughter, and a son.
