Townsville Bulletin

Buscemi’s wife Jo Andres dies

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ACTOR Steve Buscemi’s wife of more than 30 years, Jo Andres, has died at 65.

The filmmaker, choreograp­her and artist died earlier this month in New York City. Her cause of death is unknown.

She was surrounded friends and family.

The couple had been married since 1987 and had a son together, 29-year-old Lucian.

It’s understood the funeral has already been held.

Andres was a huge success in her own right, finding fame in the art and film world. She was best known for her 1996 film Black Kites — which Lucian starred in. by

The film is about the survival of an artist during the siege of Sarajevo.

She was also known for her experiment­al performanc­e art.

Actor James Woods shared his condolence­s on Twitter:

“Condolence­s to Steve Buscemi and loved ones on his loss. This fine family was so supportive of first responders during 9/11 tragedy,” he wrote.

It’s understood Andres had a crush on Buscemi when she was a teenager, but she didn’t recognise him when they met.

The Boardwalk Empire star said when they had finally crossed paths, it took a bit for things to ‘click’.

 ?? Picture: AFP ?? Steve Buscemi and his wife Jo Andres pose ahead of the premiere of the film The Messenger in 2009
Picture: AFP Steve Buscemi and his wife Jo Andres pose ahead of the premiere of the film The Messenger in 2009

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