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- Mary Beth Hurt, American actress and Tony nominee, died on Sunday at age 79 from Alzheimer’s.
- Her death was confirmed by her family in a Facebook post.
- Hurt was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, and was married to actor William Hurt from 1971 to 1981.
- She was selective in her film roles, often choosing projects that intrigued her.
- Hurt is survived by her husband, Paul Schrader, and two children.
