Actor Bud Cort, star of cult film 'Harold and Maude' has died, aged 77 [View all]

Source: NME

The actor also appeared in Wes Anderson's 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'
By Elizabeth Aubrey 12th February 2026

Actor Bud Cort, star of cult film Harold and Maude has died, aged 77.

The actor had his breakout role in the cult classic in 1971, where he starred alongside Ruth Gordon.

His death was confirmed by close friend Dorian Hannaway, a writer and producer who said Cort died following “a long illness” (as per the BBC).

Reports suggest the actor died at his home in Connecticut, while a memorial service is reportedly set to be held in Los Angeles.


Bud Cort - CREDIT: Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage via Getty Images

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