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Oscar-nominated actor Burt Young, of 'Rocky' fame, dies at 83

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Burt Young, the Academy Award-nominated actor known for his timeless role as Paulie in the "Rocky" film franchise, has died at 83.

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Burt Young, Oscar-Nominated 'Rocky' Actor, Dead at 83 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Burt Young, who played the role of Paulie in six Rocky films alongside Sylvester Stallone, has died at the age of 83.

  2. Casper Star-Tribune

    Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83 (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Sylvester Stallone paid tribute to his co-star Wednesday night.

  3. FOX 4 Dallas

    Burt Young, 'Rocky' actor, dead at 83 (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    Actor Burt Young died at the age of 83. He portrayed Sylvester Stallone's brother-in-law Paulie in 'Rocky'

  4. The Daily Caller

    ‘Rocky’ Actor Dead At 83 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Burt Young, famous for playing Paulie in "Rocky' Died October 8 in Los Angeles, at the age of 83.

  5. ABC 7 New York

    Burt Young, NY-born actor Oscar-nominated for role in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Burt Young, the actor best known for his role as Paulie in the popular 'Rocky' movies, has died at the age of 83.

  6. Avclub

    R.I.P. Burt Young, Oscar-nominated Rocky and Chinatown actor (opens Avclub)

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    Young also boxed in real life before signing on to play Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie

  7. WTOL Toledo

    Burt Young, Oscar-nominated 'Rocky' actor, dies at 83 (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    Best known for his role as Paulie in the 'Rocky' films, Young's long career included more than 160 film and television credits.

  8. ABC 7 New York

    Oscar-nominated actor Burt Young, of 'Rocky' fame, dies at 83 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Burt Young, the Academy Award-nominated actor known for his timeless role as Paulie in the "Rocky" film franchise, has died at 83.

  9. AL.com

    Burt Young, Paulie in ‘Rocky’ movies, dead 83 (opens AL.com)

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    Young had roles in “Chinatown,” “Once Upon a Time in America” and “The Sopranos.”

  10. PhillyVoice

    Academy Award-nominated 'Rocky' actor Burt Young dies at 83 (opens PhillyVoice)

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    The New York-born actor was best known for his role as Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie Pennino in the franchise's first six films

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ star who brought depth and substance to tough-guy roles, dies at 83 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Burt Young, who gained fame and an Oscar nomination with the role of Paulie Pennino in "Rocky," has died.

  12. The Guardian

    Burt Young, Oscar-nominated Rocky actor, dies aged 83 (opens The Guardian)

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    Best known as Rocky Balboa’s friend Paulie Pennino, Young mainly played Italian-Americans in hundreds of roles spanning film and television

  13. NBC 6 South Florida

    'An incredible man and artist': Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83 (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Burt Young, best known for playing Philadelphia meat packer Paulie Pennino in “Rocky,” has died at the age of 83. Take a look back at his life on screen and stage.

  14. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Burt Young, who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ franchise, dies at 83 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Best known for his role as Sylvester Stallone's best friend in six of the "Rocky" movies, Young made a career out of playing coarse-but-complex characters, from mob bosses to disheveled working men.

  15. KTVZ Bend

    Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ actor, has died at 83 (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Burt Young, a former boxer who found fame playing tough guys in Hollywood, died earlier this month, according to his manager. He was 83. “Burt was an actor of tremendous emotional range. He could make you cry and he could scare you to death. But the real pathos

  16. WMUR

    Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, has died. He was 83 (opens WMUR)

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    Burt Young had roles in acclaimed films and television shows including “Chinatown,” “Once Upon a Time in America" and “The Sopranos.” He was perhaps best known for his role as Paulie in the "Rocky" franchise.

  17. New York Times

    Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83 (opens New York Times)

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    A former boxer from the streets of Queens, he became a scene stealer with his portrayals of mobsters, cops and working men with soul.

  18. Fortune

    Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor for his role in 'Rocky,' dies at 83 (opens Fortune)

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    Sylvester Stallone wrote of his costar, “you were an incredible man and artist, I and the World will miss you very much.”

  19. NBC News

    Burt Young, 'Rocky' actor and Oscar nominee, dies at 83 (opens NBC News)

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    Young had roles in acclaimed films and television shows including “Chinatown,” “Once Upon a Time in America” and “The Sopranos” but was best known for playing Paulie Pennino in six “Rocky” movies.

  20. Variety

    Burt Young, Who Played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ Films, Dies at 83 (opens Variety)

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    Burt Young, who played Paulie in six of the 'Rocky' films starring Sylvester Stallone, has died. He was 83.

  21. New York Post

    Sylvester Stallone pays tribute to late ‘Rocky’ actor Burt Young (opens New York Post)

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    Sylvester Stallone paid tribute to his co-star Burt Young late Wednesday evening after news of Young’s death broke.

  22. NPR

    Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83 (opens NPR)

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    Young, played the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the "Rocky" franchise.

  23. CBS News

    Burt Young, best known as Rocky's handler in the "Rocky" movies, dead at 83 (opens CBS News)

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    During his long career, Young also had roles in acclaimed films and TV shows including "Chinatown," "Once Upon a Time in America" and "The Sopranos."

  24. Deadline

    Burt Young Dies: Academy Award Nominee For ‘Rocky’ Was 83 (opens Deadline)

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    Burt Young, whose career as a film tough guy won him an Academy Award nomination for his role in the boxing fairy tale Rocky, died Oct. 8 in Los Angeles. He was 83 and no cause or location was give…

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