Bud Cort, famed for his iconic role in the 1971 film 'Harold and Maude', has died at the age of 77 in Connecticut, USA. Cort's career began in New Rochelle, New York, where he transitioned from theater to film, notably after receiving an invitation from director Robert Altman to join the cast of 'M.A.S.H.' in 1970. Throughout his career, he garnered critical acclaim, receiving Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations, and went on to appear in various films such as 'Coyote Ugly' and numerous television shows, including 'Arrested Development'. In 2015, he lent his voice to the king in the animated film 'The Little Prince'.