Pulp Fiction Actor Peter Greene Dies in Apparent Suicide

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Peter Greene, the character actor best known for playing the villain Zed in the 1994 film Pulp Fiction, has died at the age of 60. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident, stating that Greene died from a gunshot wound to his left underarm that injured a major artery. Police found Greene dead in his Lower East Side apartment after neighbors reported hearing Christmas music playing for days.

Why it matters

Greene's death is a tragic loss for the entertainment industry, as he was a prolific character actor who often played memorable villains on both the big and small screens. His role as Zed in Pulp Fiction cemented his status as a talented and versatile performer. Greene's history of addiction and past suicide attempt also highlight the ongoing challenges many actors face with mental health and substance abuse issues.

The details

According to the medical examiner, Greene died from a gunshot wound to his left underarm that injured his brachial artery. Police found him dead in his Lower East Side apartment after neighbors reported hearing Christmas music playing for days and called for a wellness check. Greene had a history of addiction and had previously attempted suicide in the 1990s. He was scheduled to undergo a procedure to remove a benign tumor near his lung on the day he was found dead.

• On December 12, police found Peter Greene dead in his New York City apartment.
• Greene was scheduled to undergo a medical procedure on the day he was found dead.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The investigation into Greene's death is ongoing, and authorities have not released any further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.