Bud Cort has died at the age of 77. The actor famously starred opposite Ruth Gordon in the 1971 film Harold & Maude, which went on to become a cult classic . Dorian Hannaway , a writer and producer, who was also a close friend, said he passed after "a long illness," according to the BBC . It's thought that the star died at home in Connecticut, but reports claim that a memorial service will be held in Los Angeles. Over the years, the actor, who was nominated for a slew of awards throughout his