Richard Burton Dies at 58 in Geneva
Welsh actor Richard Burton, famed for Shakespearean stage work and more than 40 films, died at his villa near Geneva from a brain hemorrhage at age 58. He faced a tumultuous private life, two marriages to Elizabeth Taylor, and a long career with Oscar nominations but no wins.
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Friends shocked by actor's death in Hollywood
Hollywood mourns Richard Burton as friends and colleagues describe him as a born actor with wild, charming, and driven traits. Sir John Gielgud, Olivia De Havilland, Victor Mature, Charlton Heston, and Lord Olivier offer tributes, noting his talent, charisma, professionalism, and troubled private life.
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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Love Story to an End
Hollywood biographical saga ends as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, famed for beauty and stage prowess, end their romance with Burton's death in Geneva at 58. The pair, long called Liz and Dick, married twice and divorced twice amid celebrated clashes and public reconciliations.
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