William Hurt, Star of 'Broadcast News,' 'Body Heat,' Dies

By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — William Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. He was 71.

Hurt's son said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. He said Hurt died peacefully, among family.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 07: Actor William Hurt attends the Amazon 2016 Summer TCA Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Amazon Studios)

Deadline first reported Hurt's death.

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 02: William Hurt and Austin Hebert attend the "Bonnie And Clyde" Series New York Premiere at The McKittrick Hotel on December 2, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

In a long-running career, Hurt was three times nominated for an Academy Award, winning for 1985's "Kiss of the Spider Woman."

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: William Hurt attends the "Winter's Tale" world premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on February 11, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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