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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There is a whole lot of star power on display in this gallery. We feature 29 celebrities who were born in Upstate New York. Many of the names are instantly familiar, such as Lucille Ball and Kirk Douglas, but it is the lesser known stars that are the most fun.

You will recognize most of these people by their faces rather than by their names. Still, no matter how small the role they played in a film or TV show, these actors left an indelible mark wherever and when ever they appeared on screen.

I mean, seriously, who can ever forget Buffalo-born actor Sorrell Booke? Name ring a bell? No? How about his character "Boss Hogg" on the hit TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?" Now I am sure you remember him!

This list totals 29 celebrities, but we have a feeling that we are missing some. So, if you know a TV or movie star that was born in New York outside of New York City, please let us know over on our Facebook page! We really do want to hear from you!

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Source: William Hurt, Star of ‘Broadcast News,’ ‘Body Heat,’ Dies

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