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Sir Mark Rylance's wife Claire Van Kampen has died aged 71 on her husband's 65th birthday. Sir Mark Rylance's wife Claire Van Kampen, right, has died aged 71 on her husband's 65th birthday Van Kampen passed away surrounded by her family after being diagnosed with cancer Both Rylance and Van Kampen are pictured attending day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis …

LONDON — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media Saturday. Actress Olivia Hussey smiles as she appears at the Japan premiere of her latest film “Mother Teresa of Calcutta” in Tokyo Wednesday, June 15, 2005. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook …

Olivia Hussey Eisley, renowned for her role as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's iconic 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, died at the age of 73. Olivia Hussey Eisley's acting career spanned decades, with notable roles in films such as Psycho IV: The Beginning. Her family issued the following statement upon her death, "It is with profound sadness that we announce the …

“Romeo and Juliet” director Franco Zeffirelli, left, with actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting at the Paris premiere in 1968. Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media Saturday. Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the …

Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73 toggle caption Eustache Cardenas/AP LONDON — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," has died, her family said on social media Saturday. Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the William …

I’m sitting in the drawing room of Jacob and Helena Rees-Mogg’s five-story townhouse in Westminster, just around the corner from Westminster Abbey. I’ve come to see Lady Helena Anne Beatrix Wentworth Fitzwilliam de Chair Rees-Mogg – known, at her insistence, to family and friends simply as Helena. Lady Helena Anne Beatrix Wentworth Fitzwilliam de Chair Rees-Mogg and her husband Jacob …

Timothy West dies aged 90: Legendary actor and husband of Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales passes away 'peacefully' surrounded by friends and family

Legendary actor Timothy West, who enjoyed a glittering six-decade career on television and the stage, has died aged 90. Mr West, who starred in shows Brass, Edward the Seventh, EastEnders and Great Canal Journeys with his Fawlty Towers star wife Prunella Scales, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Legendary actor Timothy West who was married to Fawlty Towers …

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In 'Ghostlight' a real-life family plays their reel selves

In 'Ghostlight' a real-life family plays their reel selves NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks with actors Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen and Katherine Mallen Kupferer, a real family of actors, about playing a fictional family in the new movie "Ghostlight." MALLEN KUPFERER: Well, you know, it's, like, kind of a bad connotation. MALLEN KUPFERER: I mean, I grew up making plays with …

What It's Like To Be In A Blended Military Family

Blue Lily Photography Jenny Phillips with her husband Jeff and their four kids: Addie, Shane, Ashland and Juliet. As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we spotlight a different stepfamily to learn how they’ve worked to bring their two families together. Below, Jenny Phillips shares how she and her husband Jeff faced the unique challenges of being …