Mary Beth Hurt, Who Starred in ‘The World According to Garp,’ Dies at 79
Why it matters: A celebrated actress who brought depth to stage and screen has passed, leaving a legacy of compelling performances.
- Mary Beth Hurt, a three-time Tony nominee and veteran of stage, film, and television, passed away at 79 (Content).
- Her family, including daughter Molly Schrader and husband Paul Schrader, confirmed her death via Facebook, noting she is "no longer suffering" (Content).
- Hurt's film career included collaborations with Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese, as highlighted by Deadline and the original content, with notable roles in "The Age of Innocence" and "Six Degrees of Separation" (Content, Deadline).
- She was selective about her film roles, telling the New York Times in 1989 that she often found little of interest in offered scripts (Content).
Acclaimed actress Mary Beth Hurt, known for her Tony-nominated stage work and memorable film roles in "The World According to Garp" and "Interiors," has died at 79 from Alzheimer's. Her passing was confirmed by her family, who remembered her grace and "kind ferocity" across her varied roles in life and art.
