Burt Young

Gerald Tommaso DeLouise (April 30, 1940 – October 8, 2023), better known by his stage name Burt Young, was an American actor, painter and author. He is best known for his Academy Award-nominated role as Sylvester Stallone's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie in the Rocky movie series.

Burt Young
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Burt Young on the set of Tom in America, New York, October 23, 2012
Born
Gerald Tommaso DeLouise

(1940-04-30)April 30, 1940
DiedOctober 8, 2023(2023-10-08) (aged 83)
OccupationActor, painter, author
Years active1970–2023
Spouse(s)
Gloria DeLouise
(m. 1961; died 1974)

Young died in Los Angeles, California on October 8, 2023 at the age of 83.[1][2]

References

  1. Williams, Alex. "Burt Young, Rocky Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  2. "Sylvester Stallone Remembers His Late Friend, Burt Young: "I And The World Will Miss You Very Much"". Deadline. 19 October 2023.

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