Actor Peter Greene, best known for his unforgettable roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead inside his Manhattan apartment Friday afternoon under what neighbors described as a grisly scene.
According to New York Daily News, Greene was discovered “face down” on the floor of his Lower East Side apartment, with “blood everywhere” and a handwritten note nearby that read, “I’m still a Westie.” The eerie message appeared to reference the Irish-American gang that operated in Hell’s Kitchen during the 1970s.
Police confirmed that Greene, 60, was pronounced dead at around 3:25 p.m. after being found unresponsive at his Clinton Street home. No foul play is suspected at this time, though the official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.
Greene’s longtime manager, Gregg Edwards, confirmed the tragic news, calling him “one of the great actors of our generation.” Edwards added, “His heart was as big as there was. I’m going to miss him. He was a great friend.”
The death came as a shock to those close to the actor, who was reportedly preparing to film an independent thriller titled Mascots alongside Mickey Rourke. The film’s writer-director, Kerry Mondragón, was said to be “very upset” upon hearing of the loss.
Greene, who was also the father of a 16-year-old son named Ryder, made his mark in Hollywood through gritty, unforgettable characters — from Zed in Pulp Fiction to Dorian Tyrell in The Mask. His film credits also include Laws of Gravity, Clean, Shaven, Blue Streak, and Training Day.
The investigation remains ongoing, but fans and friends are already mourning a performer whose dark charisma and street-tough authenticity made him one of the most memorable faces of 1990s cinema.
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