Olivia Hussey Eisley, the actress who shot to fame as one of the title characters in Franco Zeffirelli's controversial 'Romeo and Juliet,' died peacefully today.

Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968’s film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, according to a statement posted on her official Instagram account. She was 73.

Actress Olivia Hussey Eisley, known for her role in Franco Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet,' died surrounded by family members.

The Golden Globe-winning actress was best known for her role as Juliet in the 1968 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play.

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Olivia Hussey, who has died aged 73, found fame as a teenager when she was cast as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in 1968, but although acclaimed a stunning screen presence she never caught the wave that might have swept her to Hollywood stardom.