The sudden death of beloved British actor Peter Greene, 60, has taken a mysterious turn, with police revealing a strange handwritten note found beside his body that “changes everything” about the initial narrative. Greene, best known for his iconic roles in The Mask as Dorian Tyrell and Pulp Fiction as Zed, was discovered facedown in his Los Angeles home on December 12, 2025, by a concerned neighbor who hadn’t heard from him in days. What was first reported as a “natural death” from cardiac arrest has now sparked questions, as the note—described as “cryptic and personal”—has prompted LAPD to classify the case as “unexplained pending further investigation.” As tributes pour in from Hollywood legends like Jim Carrey and Quentin Tarantino, the discovery has left fans and family reeling, wondering if Greene’s final words hint at something far more sinister.
Greene, a character actor whose menacing charm lit up screens in the ’90s, lived a quiet life in recent years, focusing on voice work and occasional conventions. Neighbors described him as “reclusive but kind,” often seen walking his dog in Silver Lake. The neighbor who found him, alerted by an overflowing mailbox, called 911 at 3:47 p.m. after peering through a window and seeing Greene motionless on the living room floor. Paramedics confirmed death at the scene; no signs of forced entry or struggle were reported initially.
The note, written on a yellow legal pad in Greene’s distinctive scrawl, was found on the coffee table beside an empty whiskey glass and prescription bottles for blood pressure medication. Sources close to the investigation told Variety it reads: “The shadows finally caught up—forgive me for what I couldn’t say.” LAPD spokesperson Capt. Elena Vasquez confirmed the note’s existence but declined specifics, stating: “We’re treating this as unexplained until toxicology and autopsy results return, expected in 4-6 weeks.” The “changes everything” shift stems from the note’s tone, suggesting possible remorse or threat, prompting detectives to interview Greene’s estranged family and review recent communications.
Greene’s career peaked with villainous turns—terrorizing Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994) and earning cult status in Pulp Fiction (1994)—but personal struggles shadowed his success: a 2008 divorce, battles with alcohol, and a 2015 health scare. Friends say he was “reflective” lately, posting cryptic Instagram stories like “Regrets are heavier than gold.” His agent, Mark Smith, called it “a tragic loss of a gentle soul.”
Fans are heartbroken, #PeterGreene trending with 800k posts: “From Zed to this—RIP legend” (@90sMovieFan, 50k likes). Tarantino tweeted: “Peter made evil fun—gone too soon.” As the note fuels speculation—suicide? Coercion?—LAPD urges patience: “Every detail matters.”
Greene’s death doesn’t add up yet. The shadows he mentioned linger; the truth awaits.
