“The much-loved actor whose career spanned six decades had suffered with cancer and an intestinal complaint during recent years.
Survived by his wife of 12 years, Anwen Rees-Myers, John Hurt is best known for his parts in The Elephant Man, Alien and Harry Potter.
Sir John Hurt was the son of a clergyman. During his battle with pancreatic cancer he claimed not to wish for an afterlife and said: “I hope I shall have the courage to say, ‘Vroom! Here we go! Let’s become different molecules!”
He said: “I can’t say I worry about mortality, but it’s impossible to get to my age and not have a little contemplation of it. We’re all just passing time.””
“She says the decision to come out is in a bid to “help end such abuses”.
The former Vogue model married her husband, fellow model John Swiatek, last year.
“I have reached a point in my life where I feel ready to share this important part of who I am,” Odiele said.
“It is time for intersex people to come out of the shadows, claim our status, let go of shame, and speak out against the unnecessary and harmful surgeries many of us were subjected to as children.
“Intersex children born today are still at risk for these human rights violations.
“I will use my voice and platform to help end such abuses.”
Nearly 2% of the population are born with intersex traits.”
