Sir John Hurt: Bafta-winning actor dies aged 77

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Image copyright Getty ImagesVeteran actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77, his agent has said. Sir John decided not to perform as Billy Rice Sir Kenneth Branagh`s production on the advice of his doctors. "Read more about Sir John Hurt`s life hereSir John was knighted in 2015 for his services to drama. "British actor Alfred Molina said Sir John was "a gloriously talented actor, one of the best, of this or any era. US director Mel Brooks described Sir John as "cinematic immortality", as tributes poured in for the star.