TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of death. Reader discretion is advised.Famed actor Peter Greene, who was best known for his roles in ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘The Mask’, and ‘Laws of Gravity’, passed away almost two months ago on December 12, 2025. Authorities found the body of the 60-year-old actor in his apartment a day after his demise, and an investigation was launched to determine the cause of his passing. Latest reports state that officials have confirmed the cause of his death, and the details have been made public.
Peter Greene passed away due to an accidental gunshot wound
According to reports shared by Variety, the famed actor passed away due to accidental gunshot wounds to his armpit. The news was confirmed by the New York Chief Medical Examiner’s office on February 18. A statement from the report read that the cause of his passing was due to a “gunshot wound of left axilla with injury of brachial artery.”The news comes two months after the actor was found unresponsive in his Manhattan home after the authorities conducted a wellness check. It had been reported that music had been blaring from the actor’s home for more than 24 hours. Initially, there had been no reports about what had happened to the actor. Later, his manager and close friend, Gregg Edwards, confirmed his passing.In his statement to NBC, he wrote, “Nobody played a bad guy better than Peter, but he also had, you know, a gentle side that most people never saw, and a heart as big as gold.”Peter Greene started acting in the 1990s and started his career working in TV sitcoms. Over the years, the star made a name for himself in the industry and came to be known for many of his villainous roles. Some of his most beloved roles included ‘The Mask’ opposite Jim Carrey, as well as ‘Clean Shaven’, ‘Training Day’, ‘Kiss & Tell’, and ‘The Usual Suspects.’
