Celebrities are catching word of the passing of Sir John Hurt, and they’re devastated. Actors and artists alike — even “Harry Potter” site Pottermore — are sharing their memories of the beloved actor.
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“Oh no. RIP John Hurt,” wrote Kumail Nanjiani. “He made everything he was in better. I was looking forward to seeing many more performances.”
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“Very sad to hear of John Hurt’s passing,” Elijah Wood shared. “It was such an honor to have watched you work, sir.”
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
Dance until your feet hurt. laugh until your face hurts.
Act until your John Hurt. #RIPJohnHurt
— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) January 28, 2017
“We’re hugely saddened to hear about the passing of John Hurt,” Pottermore’s official account tweeted. “Thoughts are with his friends and family.”
We're hugely saddened to hear about the passing of John Hurt. Thoughts are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/O1moIDitvS
— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) January 28, 2017
God speed to John Hurt, a legendary actor and good human being.
— Sharon Stone (@sharonstone) January 28, 2017
“It was terribly sad today to learn of John Hurt’s passing,” Mel Brooks offered his condolences. “He was a truly magnificent talent.”
It was terribly sad today to learn of John Hurt's passing. He was a truly magnificent talent.
— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) January 28, 2017
My deepest sympathies to John Hurt's family, friends and fans. He was a dear friend.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) January 28, 2017
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