
Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress of Interiors Fame, Dies at 79
Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated American actress known for Interiors, The World According to Garp, and Chilly Scenes of Winter, has died at 79 in Jersey City after an Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2015. A prolific Broadway performer with 15 credits and multiple Tony nominations, she remained a respected supporting presence in film and theater, working with director Paul Schrader (her husband) and appearing in a range of notable projects. She is survived by her husband and two children, Molly and Sam.