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​Sir John Hurt, the Oscar-nominated actor whose career spanned six decades and included films such as The Elephant Man and Harry Potter, has died at the age of 77.

The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2015 but had continued working, starring recently in the Oscar-nominated biopic of President John F. Kennedy’s widow, Jackie.

His agent, Charles McDonald, confirmed his death to the Press Association on Saturday.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Anwen Rees-Myers.