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Peter Greene, Actor Known for Pulp Fiction and The Mask, Found Dead at 60 in NYC

His manager confirmed his death, with the cause pending a ruling by the city medical examiner.

Overview

  • The NYPD said a 60-year-old man was found dead at 20 Clinton St. on the Lower East Side at 3:25 p.m. Friday and did not immediately release a name.
  • Manager Gregg Edward confirmed Greene’s death and said his family had been notified.
  • Authorities have not indicated a cause or whether foul play is suspected, and the medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
  • Neighbors reported music playing in the apartment for days before a locksmith opened the door, with one resident describing a facial injury, blood, and a note on the door; police have not corroborated those details.
  • Greene was celebrated for villain roles in the 1990s and, according to his manager, had a benign lung-tumor surgery scheduled and had been selected for a role in the film Mascots.