Actor Beau Starr, Known for Goodfellas and Halloween, Dies at 81
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Actor Beau Starr, Known for Goodfellas and Halloween, Dies at 81

Actor Beau Starr, known for his roles in Goodfellas, the Halloween film series, and the TV show Due South, died peacefully at his Vancouver home on April 24 at age 81. His brother, actor Mike Starr, confirmed the natural causes of death. Beau also had a background in professional football and appeared in various television series. Tributes from colleagues highlighted his impactful career and personal influence.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
65%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward obituary without political framing, focusing on Beau Starr's career and death. Both sources emphasize his acting roles and family statements, reflecting a neutral, entertainment-focused perspective without political commentary or partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Neutral (65/100)

The tone across the articles is respectful and somber, reflecting the nature of an obituary. Coverage includes expressions of admiration and tribute, conveying a generally positive sentiment toward Beau Starr's life and work, balanced with the sadness of his passing.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
mintBeau Starr, well-known for Goodfellas, dies at 81 Today NewsCenterNeutral
moneycontrolHalloween and Goodfellas actor Beau Starr dies at 81- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

moneycontrol broke this story on 3 May, 10:04 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    moneycontrol3 May, 10:04 am
    Halloween and Goodfellas actor Beau Starr dies at 81- Moneycontrol.com
  2. 2
    mint3 May, 02:30 pm
    Beau Starr, well-known for Goodfellas, dies at 81 Today News

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
3 May 2026
Key entities
Beau StarrHalloweenTMZVancouverDue SouthMartin ScorseseInstagramIMDbMichael Myers (Halloween)Horror filmSheriffBizarre (TV series)