Bud Cort, best known for his role as Harold in the cult classic film “Harold and Maude,” has died at the age of 77. The news was reported on February 9, 2026.
Cort gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the morbidly fascinated Harold in the 1971 film, which has maintained a dedicated following for decades. The actor’s passing was announced by fellow actor James Van Der Beek, known for his work in “Dawson’s Creek,” who revealed his own recent diagnosis of stage four intestinal cancer in November 2024.
Also reported on February 10, 2026, Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom passed away at the age of 92 at his home in Menorca, according to his publisher De Bezige Bij in Amsterdam. This news comes amidst other recent developments in the cultural sphere, including a peaceful demonstration in Bad Dürkheim on February 9, 2026, advocating for peace and freedom, as documented on Facebook.
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