Medical Examiner Rules Peter Greene’s Death an Accidental Gunshot

Overview

• The New York Medical Examiner said Greene died from a gunshot wound to the left armpit that severed the brachial artery.
• The office classified the manner of death as accidental after reviewing the case.
• Greene was found dead in his Manhattan apartment in December 2025, according to earlier reports.
• Coverage revisited his career, highlighting standout roles as Zed in Pulp Fiction and Dorian Tyrell in The Mask.
• His agent, Gregg Edwards, remembered him as one of the best character actors and a loyal friend in remarks reported by Deadline.