From Chris Evans to JK Rowling, celebs pay tribute to John Hurt

Veteran British actor Sir John Hurt, Oscar-nominated for his star turn in The Elephant Man and his supporting role in Midnight Express, has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, a representative said on Saturday. He was 77.

Hurt, who had starred in more than 200 films and television series over a career spanning six decades, revealed in 2015 that he was suffering from the early stages of pancreatic cancer and that he was receiving treatment.

Actors, celebs who had worked with Hurt over the time span of his career took to Twitter to pay their tribute to Mr. Ollivander and War Doctor.

It was terribly sad today to learn of John Hurt's passing. He was a truly magnificent talent.

— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) January 28, 2017

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

John Hurt's Richard Rich in "A Man for All Seasons:" a paragon of heartbreaking human weakness & model for many of characters. #ButforWales pic.twitter.com/z6lUkpWBJZ

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) January 28, 2017

John Hurt was one of the most powerful, giving, and effortlessly real actors I've ever worked with. Remarkable human being. U will be missed

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) January 28, 2017

Sad re John Hurt. I was in a film with him and he was so mesmerising I kept forgetting to act and just watched him. A genius & a lovely man.

— David Schneider (@davidschneider) January 28, 2017

The crumpled grandeur of John Hurt was always a joy to behold. That voice, those eyes - an almost painful sensitivity. So many wonders. RIP.

— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) January 28, 2017

We're hugely saddened to hear about the passing of John Hurt. Thoughts are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/O1moIDitvS

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 28, 2017

So very sad to hear that the immensely talented and deeply beloved John Hurt has died. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 28, 2017

Oh no. What terrible news. We've lost #JohnHurt as great on the stage, small screen and big. A great man & great friend of Norfolk & #NCFC

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 28, 2017

John Hurt. Too many iconic performances to name. From Timothy Evans to John Merrick, from Midnight Express to Alien, he was inspirational. pic.twitter.com/qOQuj35Xlf

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) January 28, 2017

 
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