'Goodfellas' Star Beau Starr Dead at 81
Beau Starr, best known for his roles in the Halloweenfranchise and Goodfellas, has died at the age of 81.
Starr reportedly died on Friday, April 24, of natural causes, his brother, Mike Starr, told TMZ. The actor died peacefully of natural causes.
"It is with a heavy heart Im here to inform everyone of the very sad passing of Beau Starr. [Mike Starr] asked me to make the announcement," Christopher Serrone, who starred alongside Starr in the 1990 mob film. "Beau enjoyed a rich a meaningful life. He was a son, brother, father, grandfather, actor and NFL/CFL player. Please take a moment to help me remember a great guy. RIP. #Goodfellas #hoodlum #holloween4 #holloween5 #NYJets"
Tributes poured in for the late star, with many fans sharing their favorite memories of his work.
"He was a great actor, your scene with him in Goodfellas is still a scene I will never forget, he was also good in Halloween 4-5, May he rest in peace," one fan wrote.
"He was a great actor & good man in person. Very sad to read this news. I am sorry for his family loss," another wrote.
Beau Starr was born in New York in 1944 and became an actor after a career as a professional football player. Starr was signed by the New York Jets after playing college football at Hofstra. He later played in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
His first feature role came in 1982 alongside Gene Wilder in Hanky Panky. He later appeared in films like Summer School and Cinderella Man.
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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM.