Olivia Hussey, renowned for her portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 Romeo and Juliet, passed away on Friday at the age of 73, her family announced. Hussey, who won a Golden Globe for her role at just 15, was celebrated for her warmth and kindness, according to a statement from her family.

Born in Buenos Aires, she moved to London at age seven and trained at the Italia Conti drama school. Hussey went on to star in other notable films, including Black Christmas (1974) and Death on the Nile(1978).

In 2023, she and co-star Leonard Whiting sued the studio over a controversial nude scene in Romeo and Juliet, alleging child abuse. The lawsuit was dismissed, though Hussey maintained in earlier interviews that the scene had been filmed tastefully.

Hussey is survived by her husband, David Eisley, their three children, and a grandchild.