William Hurt reportedly died Sunday of natural causes ... the big screen through the '80s with roles in such films as Body Heat, The Big Chill, Broadcast News, and The Accidental Tourist.

Hurt gave his most terrifying performance ever in David Cronenberg’s bloody adaptation of the DC graphic novel 'A History of Violence.' ...

Harrison Ford says he was “delighted” to step into William Hurt’s MCU role. Hurt played Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in a number of MCU projects, including 2008’s The Incredible Hulk ...