Burt Young, Legendary Rocky Actor, Passes Away at 83

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By Muaaz Thursday, 19 October 2023

Page 1: Remembering a Legend Actor Burt Young, famous for his role in Rocky, has passed away at 83. Sylvester Stallone pays tribute to his dear friend.

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Page 3: The Character Actor Variety's Carmel Dagan praises Young's ability to infuse depth into tough guy roles, making him a character actor par excellence.

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Page 4: The Birth of Paulie Young's journey began in the first Rocky film (1976), where he played a friend of Stallone's character. He later became Rocky's brother-in-law.

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Page 5: Rocky Saga Young portrayed Paulie in all six original Rocky films, a cinematic sensation with 10 Oscar nominations and three awards.

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Page 6: Beyond RockyYoung's talents extended to other movies such as Once Upon a Time in America, Last Exit to Brooklyn, and Mickey Blue Eyes.

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Page 7: Television Stardom The actor graced TV screens in The Sopranos, Law & Order, The Rockford Files, and MAS*H, further showcasing his versatile acting skills.

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Page 8: An Artistic Side Young's life after acting saw him make a name as a painter, with his works exhibited in galleries worldwide.

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Page 9: A Farewell On a somber note, his manager confirmed his passing, marking the end of a remarkable career and life.

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Page 10: Burt Young's Legacy Burt Young's legacy lives on through his memorable characters and artistic contributions, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment world.

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