English Actor Sir John Hurt Passes On Aged 77

Veteran actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77, his agent has said.

The Bafta-winning star, known for his roles in Harry Porter, Alien and The Elephant Man, continued working despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015. He recently starred as Father Richard McSorley in Jackie, the biopic of President John F. Kennedy's wife.

He is survived by wife Anwen Rees-Meyers and 2 children.