Trending Now - Tony-nominated Actress Mary Beth Hurt Passes Away at 79
WHO:
Hollywood Reporter - Paul Schrader, filmmaker and husband of Mary Beth Hurt, shared his first comments following her death.
Hollywood Reporter - Their daughter, Molly, paid tribute to her mother on Instagram.
The Washington Post - Mary Beth Hurt, a versatile actress, known for her work on Broadway and in film.
ABC News Entertainment - Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated actor.
WHAT:
Hollywood Reporter - Mary Beth Hurt was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015.
Hollywood Reporter - Hurt and Schrader collaborated on four films: "Light Sleeper" (1992), "Affliction" (1997), "The Walker" (2007), and "Adam Resurrected" (2008).
The Washington Post - Mary Beth Hurt has died at the age of 79.
ABC News Entertainment - Hurt had a long career on Broadway and in film.
WHERE:
The Washington Post - Hurt made her biggest mark on the Broadway stage.
WHEN:
Hollywood Reporter - Mary Beth Hurt passed away on March 30th, 2026.
The Washington Post - Mary Beth Hurt passed away on March 30th, 2026.
ABC News Entertainment - Hurt was 79 years old at the time of her death.
WHY:
Hollywood Reporter - Hurt died after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
ABC News Entertainment - The cause of death was not specified in the articles.
HOW:
Hollywood Reporter - Paul Schrader was her primary caretaker and moved into The Coterie, an assisted living facility in New York City, to be near her.
The Washington Post - Hurt appeared in several movies, including “The World According to Garp” and Woody Allen’s “Interiors.”
(UPDATED March 31, 2026 11:17 UTC)
Mary Beth Hurt passed away on Monday, after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her husband, filmmaker Paul Schrader, shared his first comments following her death, while their daughter, Molly, paid tribute to her mother on Instagram. Hurt and Schrader collaborated on four films together, including "Light Sleeper," "Affliction," "The Walker," and "Adam Resurrected."
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(UPDATED March 31, 2026 03:56 UTC)
Mary Beth Hurt, a versatile actress celebrated for her work on Broadway and in film, has passed away at the age of 79. Known for her Tony-nominated performances, Hurt made a significant impact on the Broadway stage and appeared in notable films such as “The World According to Garp” and Woody Allen’s “Interiors.” The cause of her death has not been specified, and she died on Monday.