Actress Mary Beth Hurt dies at 79
moviesMar 29, 2026
Mary Beth Hurt, the Tony-nominated actress known for Interiors, Chilly Scenes of Winter, and The World According to Garp, has died at 79. She appeared 15 times on Broadway and earned three Tony nominations, including for originating Meg Magrath in Crimes of the Heart. Hurt had a decades-long film and stage career and was married to director Paul Schrader. Her death removes a distinct voice from American theater and film, remembered for nuanced, character-driven performances.
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Actress Mary Beth Hurt has died at age 79.
She earned three Tony nominations and originated Meg Magrath in Crimes of the Heart.
She appeared in Interiors, Chilly Scenes of Winter, and The World According to Garp.