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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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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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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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