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Mary Beth Hurt: A Legacy of Grace

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Tony-nominated actress Mary Beth Hurt, known for her roles in films like Interiors and The Age of Innocence, passed away at 79 after a decade-long battle with Alzheimers. Her daughter Molly announced the news on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute and a baby photo. Hurt, who was married to director Paul Schrader, died at an assisted living facility in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was celebrated for her Broadway performances, TV appearances, and film collaborations with Schrader. Hurt is survived by her two children and is remembered for her fierce talent and grace.

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Mary Beth Hurt: A Legacy of Grace

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mary Beth Hurt: A Legacy of Grace. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 30th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Mary Beth Hurt, the Tony-nominated actress from films like Interiors and The Age of Innocence, passed away at 79 after a 10-year fight with. Alzheimer's. Her daughter Molly shared the news on Instagram, saying it happened Saturday morning, and posted a sweet baby photo of them together. Husband Paul Schrader, the Oscar-nominated director, confirmed she died at an assisted living spot in Jersey City, New Jersey. She'd been diagnosed. Back in 2015, and lived nearby in Manhattan until recently. Fans and family remember her fierce talent on Broadway, with three Tony nods, for shows like Crimes of the Heart, plus TB spots on Law and Order, and movie collabs with Schrader on Might Sleeper and Affliction. She shared two kids, Molly and Sam, with him after her first marriage to William Hurt. While grief hits hard, her loved ones find peace knowing she's free from pain and back with

her sisters, leaving a legacy of grace in every role she owned.

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