Hollywood Legend Burt Young Dies

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated ‘Rocky’ actor, dies at 83 on Oct. 8; was known for playing complex characters, had 160 film and TV credits

Burt Young, recognized for his role as Paulie Pennino in the Rocky franchise, died at age 83 on October 8.
Young's role as Rocky Balboa's best friend in 'Rocky' earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 1977.
Sylvester Stallone, who portrayed Rocky Balboa, paid tribute to Young, referring to him as an 'incredible man and artist.'
Young, who grew up in a working-class neighborhood, served in the Marines at 16 and developed his boxing skills there, which later proved significant in his acting career.
Throughout his career, Young also starred in 'Chinatown,' 'Once Upon a Time in America,' 'The Sopranos,' and recently 'Russian Doll', with a total of 160 film and TV credits.
Young was remembered by many in the Hollywood community as a gifted actor who brought depth and complexity to his roles.