Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, stars of the 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet have remained close throughout their lives, even filing a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures. In a statement shared on Instagram and with Vulture,

Leonard Whiting, best known for his iconic role as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet (1968), has remained a significant figure in film and television. Alongside co-star Olivia Hussey, Whiting’s portrayal of the tragic young lovers left an indelible mark on cinema.

Leonard Whiting has shared a moving tribute to his Romeo and Juliet (1968) co-star Olivia Hussey Eisley, who died yesterday at the age of 73. “Olivia, we have shared so much since we were two sweet innocent children clinging onto each other for dear life as every photo of us attests to,

Her passionate portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation won enduring acclaim. In 2023, she sued over the circumstances of a nude scene.