Ward and West stayed close friends for over 50 years.

Burt Young, who starred alongside Sylvester Stallone as brother-in-law Paulie in the "Rocky" films, has died. He was 83. His manager, Lynda Bensky, confirmed the news in a statement to USA TODAY ...

Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the “Rocky” franchise, has died.

Burt Young is the man who makes this all possible. He looks and sounds every bit the gruff old hitman, equal parts twinkly-eyed teddy bear and dead-eyed predator.

Burt Young, renowned for his dynamic roles but most notably as Paulie from the Rocky franchise, passed away at 83, leaving Hollywood and fans in a state of sorrow. Updated : October 20, 2023 05:29 ...

Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law of Sylvester Stallone in the "Rocky" franchise, has died.

Burt Young, a cast member of the film “Rocky Balboa,” attends the premiere of the film in Los Angeles in 2006. Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and ...

Burt Young, known for playing Paulie Pennino in the “Rocky” films, has died. He was 83. The Queens native’s daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser, confirmed that the boxer-turned-actor, born ...

Oscar-nominated actor, Burt Young, who played Paulie, in six “Rocky” films, has died, aged 83, in Los Angeles. No cause has been given.