Burt Young, starred as Paulie in the ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83

Burt Young (pictured in 1976) died Oct. 8 in Los Angeles, according to his daughter, who confirmed his passing to the New York Times on Wednesday. (File)

Burt Young, the actor who portrayed Paulie Pennino in the first six “Rocky” films, has died, according to several media reports late Wednesday. He was 83.

According to the New York Times, Young’s daughter Anne Morea Steingieser confirmed the actor died Oct. 8. The cause of death has not been revealed.