‘Goodfellas’ actor Beau Starr dead at 81
Beau Starr, actor known for his roles in 'Goodfellas' and the 'Halloween' film series, has died at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 24 in Vancouver, Canada, according to his brother Mike Starr. Starr had a multifaceted career, transitioning from professional football to acting, with notable appearances in film, television, and theater.
- ▪Beau Starr died peacefully of natural causes on April 24, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada.
- ▪He was known for his roles in 'Goodfellas,' 'Halloween 4,' and 'Halloween 5,' as well as the TV series 'Due South.'
- ▪Before acting, Beau Starr played football for the New York Jets practice squad and in the Canadian Football League.
- ▪Christopher Serrone, who played young Henry Hill in 'Goodfellas,' shared the news of Starr's passing on Instagram.
- ▪Born in 1944 in New York City, Starr began his acting career in the 1980s with stage and television roles.
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Celebrity News ‘Goodfellas’ actor Beau Starr dead at 81 By Audrey Rock Published May 2, 2026, 7:29 p.m. ET Beau Starr, who appeared in “Goodfellas” and multiple “Halloween” movies has died at the age of 81. His younger brother, Mike Starr, told TMZ on Saturday that Beau died “peacefully of natural causes” on April 24 in Vancouver, Canada. Mike — who is also an actor — said Beau was “very unique and special.” He also divulged that Beau was a significant influence on him, even helping raise him, along with their parents. 6 Beau Starr (seen above with the cast of “True Blue”) died on April 24. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 6 The actor was known for appearing in “Goodfellas” alongside Joe Pesci, Paul Sorvino, Ray Liotta and Robert DeNiro (above).
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