His daughter confirmed his death toThe New York Times.
No cause of death was given.
Also an accomplished theater actor, Young had more than 160 film and television credits to his name.
Burt Young (left) and Sylvester Stallone.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Burt Young (his stage name) was born on April 30, 1940 in Queens, New York.
According toThe Times, Strasberg called Young a “library of emotions.”
He ended up studying with the acting coach for two years.
Sylvester Stallone (left) and Burt Young on the set of ‘Rocky V’.
I and the World will miss you very much…RIP."
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