(CNN) Actor John Hurt, the gravelly voiced British actor who garnered Oscar nominations for his roles in "Midnight Express" and "The Elephant Man," has died at the age of 77, publicist Charles McDonald said Friday. Actor Kiefer Sutherland tweeted: "My deepest sympathies to John Hurt's family, friends and fans. — Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) January 28, 2017Actor Elijah Wood tweeted: "Very sad to hear of John Hurt's passing. John Hurt at the Garrick Theatre in February 1966. John Hurt at a premiere of "Snowpierce" in 2013.

Source: CNN January 28, 2017 03:45 UTC