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I was deeply saddened to read of the passing of the iconic John Hurt at the age of 77. He was an acting that I highly admired for his presence and of course that gravelly voice. Just looking over his film credits, he was extremely prolific and successful. He really made his mark of cinema and audiences, and I will remember him for that. For me, he was a class act all around and his appearance in movies were always ones I enjoyed. May his soul rest in pace and his wonderful memory live on through his movies.
vinnieh 
May his soul rest in peace!
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Yes, he was an amazing man.
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Lots of good tributes around today, V, including yours.
He was a great actor. And also a very nice man, it always seemed.
He became something of a local hero here too, after coming to live in Norfolk.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s so sad, what a guy he was. I mean, just looking at the movies he appeared in, he was something special.
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It’s a shame that he didn’t get ten more years, but he left a great legacy behind him.
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What a legacy to leave behind.
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Another one of our best actors, sad day. 😦
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He was truly one of the best. Will miss that distinctive voice.
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I saw him first in The Naked Civil Servant back in ’75, a stand-out, captivating performance.
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I can honestly say, I never saw him give a bad performance.
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me neither.
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You never saw his face, but his performance as the Elephant Man…remarkable ! It’s the one I will remember. And maybe…that scene in Alien.
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The Elephant Man is heart wrenching stuff, made more so by his performance in it. And that scene in Alien is the definition of iconic.
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wow, another year starting off badly.. MTM and now John Hurt…
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I know, hope this year doesn’t become like 2016.
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😢me too V
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He had so many great, iconic roles — most actors would be pretty special if they had one or two parts as memorable as his, and he’s got like a dozen. One of the best-ever voices, too. He’ll be sorely missed.
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It is hard to chose a favourite role, because he was good in just about anything. And you couldn’t have asked for a better or more engaging voice!
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Incredible man!
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One of the best! The world of cinema is a sadder place without him.
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Sad indeed. I had just finished watching him in “Jackie” when I read the news. Sigh…
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It’s so sad. At least he leaves a great legacy behind him.
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The Elephant Man was the first movie I saw with him and even though evwas unrecognizable, he left a lasting impression on me.
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That was a haunting performance.
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Incredible.
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I literally cried so much watching that film. The way he was treated was horrible.
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I’ve only been able to watch it once because I got so emotional.😭
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It does have that sort of powerful impact
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What an amazing man . He truly did such a varied choices as am actor. Elephant man, just wow! And of course being silly and reprising his chestburster in Spaceballs.
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He was exceptionally varied and versatile. There was always an aura of class about what he did.
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So sad. RIP
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A great legend has left us too soon.
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“Great men are forged in fire. It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame.” the War Doctor from Doctor Who. R.i.P. John Hurt. Another great actor gone….
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I love that quote. He was a major talent and it hurts that he’s no longer with us.
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Sad face 😦
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Indeed, it’s a sad time losing such a talent.
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He will be missed as he’s one of my favorites. He’s never given a bad performance no matter how flawed or poorly written his characters can be. Plus, I love the fact that he’s done cameo for 2 Mel Brooks films. One as Jesus Christ and the other parodying his death in Alien. He’s crossed over many generations which is I think is key to an actor’s longevity and brilliance. We may know him for this role or that role or playing Ollivander in the Harry Potter movies. He’s just done so much that anyone wishes they could do. R.I.P. John.
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You are so right, I never saw him give a bad performance. He had a real knack for being amazing even if the movie wasn’t. He achieved so much.
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You said it all. RIP.
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It still hasn’t quite sunken in that he’s no longer with us.
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Wonderful actor and a class act. A perfect gentleman which is rare in La La Land. Will definitely be missed by many.
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Yes he was always so humble and classy. A real gentleman and major talent whose presence will be missed.
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Need more people like him. He was very real and understood life and the business extremely well. In fact, like few people do.
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He was a great and his status will always be there. What a treasure he was.
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Great post 🙂 It is very sad that John Hurt died 😦 He was great in The Elephant Man, Alien and many others. I also thought he was great in Sam Peckinpah’s final film The Osterman Weekend. If you have not seen it check it out 🙂 John Hurt is a true talent that will definitely be missed 😦 Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂
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He was a true legend in every sense of the word. His very absence leaves a huge void in cinema.
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Such a massive loss to cinema. He always left his mark, whether it was through his smaller roles or lead performances. Was watching him just the other day in Jackie.
R.I.P
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A huge loss. He was an amazing actor, he was continuously good in almost everything he was in. A class act.
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Such a terrible loss to the acting world.
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Indeed, his gravitas and voice will be sorely missed.
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