Peter Greene’s cause of death has been ruled an accident after New York’s Chief Medical Examiner reported a gunshot wound to the left axilla that injured the brachial artery. The determination adds detail to the actor’s death, which was confirmed by his manager, Gregg Edwards.
Greene was found dead in his New York City apartment on December 12 at age 60. Reports described a wellness check being requested after music was heard playing inside the apartment for more than 24 hours. Cause-of-death information was reported publicly about two months later, in reports dated February 18, 2026.
Edwards remembered Peter Greene as a standout villain performer with a gentle side. As the case details became public, attention returned to his best-known roles and the body of work that made him recognizable to audiences.
Greene Was Widely Known For
- Zed in Pulp Fiction
- Dorian Tyrell in The Mask
