Hollywood in mourning. According to TMZ this weekend, American actor Beau Starr passed away on Friday, April 24th at the age of 81. Reports indicate that he passed away peacefully and of natural causes at his home in Vancouver, Canada. His brother Mike paid a moving tribute to Beau, known for his roles in films like “Bodyguard,” “Goodfellas,” and “Ed Wood,” describing him as a “unique and special person” loved by all who knew him, as reported by Télé-Loisirs.
Context: Beau Starr was a well-known actor known for his roles in iconic films like “Halloween,” “Goodfellas,” and “Speed.”
Born in 1944 in Queens, New York, Beau Starr began his career not on film sets, but on the green fields of American football. After playing as an athlete under the name Bill Starr for the Jets training team and in the Canadian Football League, he eventually transitioned to comedy. Making his debut in 1982 in Sidney Poitier’s film “Shoot the Moon.”
Beau Starr is best known for his role as Sheriff Ben Meeker in the “Halloween” series. He appeared in “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” in 1988 and reprised his role the following year in “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.” He also had roles in the cult film “Goodfellas” and other movies like “Born on the Fourth of July,” “Speed,” and “Summer School.”
Fact Check: Christopher Serrone, who played the young Henry Hill in “Goodfellas,” announced Beau Starr’s passing following a tribute by Mike Starr, Beau’s brother.
A few years after the losses of Ray Liotta and Paul Sorvino, another actor from Martin Scorsese’s classic film “Goodfellas” has left us. Christopher Serrone, who portrayed the young version of Ray Liotta’s character Henry Hill, was the first to announce the passing of his fictional father, Beau Starr, following his brother Mike’s tribute. Christopher shared a heartfelt message on social media honoring Beau’s rich and meaningful life. This is a significant loss for cinema fans.
