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Olivia Hussey, iconic Juliet from Romeo and Juliet, dies at 73

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Olivia Hussey, Romeo and Juliet, death, actress, legacy

Olivia Hussey, the beloved actress who starred as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 Romeo and Juliet, has died at 73, leaving behind a lasting legacy in film.

 

Olivia Hussey, the legendary actress best known for her portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at the age of 73.

Her family confirmed her death on Friday, sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram that described her as a “remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.”

 

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Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1951, Hussey’s breakthrough role came at just 15 years old, opposite Leonard Whiting, in the Oscar-winning film.

Her exceptional performance earned her a Golden Globe for “New Star of the Year” and cemented her place in cinematic history.

Following Romeo and Juliet, Hussey continued to build a diverse career in both film and television, starring in a number of iconic projects.

These included the 1974 slasher Black Christmas and the 1978 film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile.

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In 2023, Hussey and Whiting made headlines by filing a lawsuit against the studio behind Romeo and Juliet, claiming child abuse over a controversial nude scene in the film.

Though the lawsuit was dismissed, Hussey had previously defended the scene in a 2018 interview, emphasising that she and Whiting were fully aware of their work as trained actors at the time.

Hussey was born to an Argentine opera singer and a British legal secretary and moved to London at the age of seven.

After training at the esteemed Italia Conti drama school, she began acting as a teenager, ultimately landing her defining role in Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet.

She is survived by her husband, musician David Eisley, their three children, and a grandchild. Hussey’s enduring legacy in the entertainment world is marked not only by her iconic performances but also by her kind and generous spirit.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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