Bud Cort, known for 'Harold and Maude' role, dies at 77
Bud Cort, known for his iconic role in Harold and Maude, died at 77 after a lengthy illness, with his death confirmed by longtime friend Dorian Hannaway and reported by Variety.
- On Wednesday, Bud Cort died in Connecticut after a long illness, confirmed by longtime friend Dorian Hannaway and outlets Variety and Deadline.
- Born March 29, 1948, Cort was discovered by director Robert Altman and cast in M*A*S*H and Brewster McCloud, then starred in Harold and Maude after audition chemistry with Ruth Gordon.
- A serious car crash in 1979 required numerous surgeries and disrupted Cort's career, but he earned BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations and voiced Toyman on Superman: The Animated Series.
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He Played 'Harold' to Ruth Gordon's 'Maude'
Bud Cort, whose offbeat turn in Harold and Maude made him a cult-film fixture, has died at 77 after a long illness. Friend and veteran TV producer Dorian Hannaway tells KABC that Cort died Wednesday in Connecticut. A rep for Cort's family tells the New York Times he died at...
Bud Cort, cult film star behind a beloved 1970s classic, has died
LOS ANGELES, California — Veteran actor Bud Cort, best known for his breakout portrayal of Harold in the 1971 cult favorite “Harold and Maude,” has died at age 77. Cort died Wednesday in Connecticut after a prolonged illness, according to…
Actor Bud Cort, star of cult film 'Harold and Maude' has died, aged 77
Actor Bud Cort, star of cult film Harold and Maude has died, aged 77. The actor had his breakout role in the cult classic in 1971, where he starred alongside Ruth Gordon. His death was confirmed by close friend Dorian Hannaway, a writer and producer who said Cort died following “a long illness” (as per the BBC). Reports suggest the actor died at his home in Connecticut, while a memorial service is reportedly set to be held in Los Angeles. Cort…
A black comedy made him immortal. Now Bud Cort passed away after a long illness. The cult star became 77 years old.
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