Actress Mary Beth Hurt Loses Battle with Alzheimer's

Actress Mary Beth Hurt, renowned for her impactful roles in film and theater, has passed away at the age of 79. Her daughter, Molly Schrader, shared the news on Sunday, stating that Hurt died after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Hurt was a celebrated figure in the arts, known for her performances alongside Robin Williams in "The World According to Garp" and her part in Woody Allen's "Interiors." Her daughter remembered her mother as a woman of "grace and a kind ferocity" in all aspects of her life. While her family grieves, they find comfort in knowing that Hurt is no longer suffering and has found peace. Her passing signifies the loss of a talented artist who graced both the stage and screen with her presence.