ACTOR Burt Young broke out in the entertainment industry for his role as Paulie in the Rocky series.
On October 18, 2023, it was reported that the Rocky actor passed away at 83 years old.
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Who was Burt Young?
Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, widely known as Burt Young, was an actor born on April 30, 1940, in New York City.
Before pursuing a career in acting, Young served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959.
When Young returned home, he studied at the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg.
In 1970, Young received his first acting role as Gimpy in Carnival of Blood.
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It wasn’t until 1976 that Young landed his breakout role as Rocky Balboa’s brother Paulie in the hit film series, Rocky.
Young went on to appear in all six adaptations of the movie.
Apart from Rocky, Young appeared in an array of hit series including The Sopranos and Walker, Texas Ranger.
On October 18, 2023, it was reported that Young passed away.
His daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser, confirmed his death via the New York Times revealing he passed on October 8.
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At this time, no cause of death has been revealed to the public.
Who was Burt Young’s wife, Gloria DeLouise?
Burt Young was married to his late wife, Gloria DeLouise.
The two tied the knot in a private ceremony in 1961.
While not much is known about his wife, the two welcomed their daughter Anna in the late 60s.
Sadly, Young’s wife passed away in 1974.
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What was Burt Young’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Burt Young had an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Throughout his career, Young had been nominated for an Academy Award and won an array of smaller-scaled awards.
In addition to acting, Young was also a talented painter and author.
Young’s art has been showcased in galleries across the globe.
Young also wrote a 400-page historical novel called Endings.
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