Very sad to hear of John Hurt's passing. It was such an honor to have watched you work, sir. — Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 28, 2017 ...

Veteran British actor John Hurt, who starred in such memorable franchises as Alien and Harry Potter, died Wednesday at age 77. Upon the news of the Hurt’s death, many celebrities paid tribute to ...

Several actors, writers and producers took to social media following the death of award-winning actor John Hurt. Hurt died at the age of 77, according to BBC.

The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in "The Elephant Man," terrify them in "Alien," and spoof that very same scene in "Spaceballs," has died. He was 77.

The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in "The Elephant Man," terrify them in "Alien," and spoof that very same scene in "Spaceballs," has died. He was 77.

Several actors, writers and producers took to social media following the death of award-winning actor John Hurt. Hurt died at the age of 77, according to BBC.

Several actors, writers and producers took to social media following the death of award-winning actor John Hurt. Hurt died at the age of 77, according to BBC.

Several actors, writers and producers took to social media following the death of award-winning actor John Hurt. Hurt died at the age of 77, according to BBC.

The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in "The Elephant Man," terrify them in "Alien," and spoof that very same scene in "Spaceballs," has died. He was 77.

Several actors, writers and producers took to social media following the death of award-winning actor John Hurt. Hurt died at the age of 77, according to BBC.