Pulp Fiction' Star Peter Greene Dead at 60 – New Chilling Details Emerge from Scene

The unexpected death of a beloved Hollywood character actor has sparked unease and serious questions after the unsettling way he was found.

Peter Greene, best known for his roles in "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask," was discovered dead inside his New York apartment on December 12, 2025. A strange note found near his body, combined with the bizarre circumstances surrounding the scene, has left his friends shaken.

The Final Conversation Before Everything Went Wrong

Greene's death was confirmed by his longtime manager and close friend of ten years, Gregg Edwards, who told the New York Daily News that Greene was one of the best actors of their time.

Edwards singled out his portrayal of mobster Dorian Tyrell opposite Jim Carrey's Stanley Ipkiss as one of his most unforgettable performances.

According to Edwards, nothing seemed out of the ordinary the last time he spoke with Greene. Their final conversation took place on Wednesday, December 10, just two days before the actor was found dead.

The news stunned those closest to Greene for several reasons. One was that he was scheduled to begin filming "Mascots," an independent thriller alongside Mickey Rourke. The film's director and writer, Kerry Mondragón, said he was "upset" by Greene's sudden passing.

Another factor that deepened the shock was that Greene was due to undergo surgery the very day his body was discovered. The objective of the procedure was to extract a benign growth from his lung.

During that final phone call, Edwards said the two men comforted each other, as Edwards himself was preparing for an upcoming operation.

"He sounded okay … It was just a totally normal conversation. He was a little nervous about the operation going in, but he said it wasn't super serious," Edwards said.

Greene was also set to serve as a co-producer and narrator on a documentary Edwards is directing about President Donald Trump's handling of USAID. While production had not yet begun, Greene had already signed on alongside actors Jason Alexander and Kathleen Turner, as well as journalist Nicholas Kristof.

But after that call ended, something changed.

Neighbors later told authorities that Christmas music began blasting from Greene's apartment on Clinton Street shortly afterward. At first, it raised no alarm. But when the music continued for days without stopping, concern grew.

Eventually, a neighbor contacted authorities. At approximately 3:25 p.m. on Friday, a locksmith was called to open the door. What they found inside was... heartbreaking.

A Disturbing Scene and a Note That Raised Questions

According to a neighbor who spoke with the New York Daily News, too, Greene was discovered "lying on the floor, facedown, facial injury, blood everywhere…" He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators also found a note allegedly clutched in Greene's hand bearing the words, "I'm still a Westie." The phrase is believed to reference the Westies, a notorious Irish-American gang that operated in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood during the 1970s.

Despite the disturbing details, police have stated that no foul play is suspected at this time. The official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.

A Good Neighbor with Inner Struggles

One of his neighbors, who asked not to be named, spoke through grief as she described him to the New York Post as an "amazing man," calling him one of the best people she had ever met.

Another neighbor, Mary Patierno, had been staying with a friend in a nearby apartment when the tragedy unfolded. She said the loss had been devastating for everyone in the residential complex.

Friends told her he was known as someone who was always willing to help, whether it was carrying packages or even lending a hand with their dog.

Patierno herself had met him several times and said she knew him as a good guy, just like everyone else did. Although she had read reports describing him as difficult to work with, that was not how she saw him.

Still, those closest to him acknowledged he had been battling serious inner struggles. Although Edwards said Greene appeared cheerful the last time they spoke, the manager admitted the actor carried "demons" from his past.

Edwards did not explain what that meant. But it may have been tied to Greene's troubled youth. He had run away from home in Montclair, New Jersey, at the age of 15.

For a time, he was homeless on the streets of New York, where he struggled with substance abuse and eventually became a drug dealer himself, according to an interview he gave to Premiere Magazine in 1996.

During one especially dangerous period, Greene said he had to hide inside movie theaters because other dealers were looking for him. It was during those desperate moments that he became interested in acting.

He later built a reputation for playing villains, even as he continued abusing drugs. That same year, he attempted to take his own life, before eventually seeking rehabilitation for his addiction.

Aside from "The Mask," Greene was perhaps best known for playing Zed, a dangerous security guard in "Pulp Fiction." His other films included "Training Day," "Clean, Shaven," and "Laws of Gravity." According to his IMDb page, he had continued working, appearing in many small roles in recent years.

Greene leaves behind a 16-year-old son, Ryder. We offer our condolences to his family and loved ones at this time.

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