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William Hurt, actor known for ‘Body Heat’ and ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman,’ dies

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He was 71.

Gerry Byrne, Damage’s pal, confirmed information of the actor’s dying to CNN.

“It’s with nice unhappiness that the Damage household mourns the passing of William Damage, beloved father and Oscar successful actor, on March 13, 2022, one week earlier than his 72nd birthday,” the household stated in an announcement obtained by Selection. “He died peacefully, amongst household, of pure causes. The household requests privateness at the moment.”

No reason for dying was shared by the household. Damage was recognized with prostate most cancers in 2018.

CNN has contacted Damage’s supervisor and publicist for remark.

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Damage performed a wide range of roles in traditional Eighties movies together with “Physique Warmth,” “Youngsters of a Lesser God,” “Broadcast Information” and “The Huge Chill.”

His most up-to-date roles on display screen included Normal Thaddeus Ross within the Marvel movies “The Unimaginable Hulk,” “Captain America: Civil Warfare,” “Avengers: Infinity Warfare,” “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Widow.”

His portrayal as a homosexual prisoner in South America within the 1985 film “Kiss of the Spider Girl” earned him as Oscar in addition to a BAFTA Movie Award for finest actor.

Together with three extra Oscar nominations, Damage — who made his movie debut in 1980 with Ken Russell’s “Altered States” — was nominated for 2 Emmys and 6 Golden Globes all through his profession, in response to IMDb.

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