Actor Peter Greene Dead at 60, Death Ruled Accidental

Medical Examiner Rules Death Accidental

The cause of death for actor Peter Greene has been identified as a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury to the brachial artery. The manner of death was ruled an accident by New York's Chief Medical Examiner's office.

Actor Peter Greene's cause of death was a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury to the brachial artery, ruled an accident by New York's Chief Medical Examiner's office.

Discovery and Scene Details

Greene, 60, was discovered deceased in his New York apartment on the Lower East Side around 3:25 PM on December 12.

A handwritten note reading “I’m still a Westie,” referencing an Irish-American gang, was found at the scene.

A Career in Film

Born in Montclair, New Jersey, in 1965, Greene became homeless at age 15. He later pursued acting in his mid-20s.

Greene appeared in films such as Pulp Fiction, The Mask, and The Usual Suspects in 1994 and 1995.

Manager Remembers Greene

Greene's manager, Gregg Edwards, described him as a "terrific" and "great" friend.

Edwards mentioned Greene was preparing for a role in an upcoming movie, Mascots, alongside Mickey Rourke.