Beau Starr: key obituary facts
Is Beau Starr dead? Yes. Beau Starr died on April 24, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Beau Starr's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Beau Starr known for?
Beau Starr was an American football player and actor.
More about Beau Starr
Born: (1944-09-01)September 1, 1944New York City, U.S.
Occupation: Actor.
Years active: 1979–2007, 2013.
Beau Starr, an American football player and actor, died on April 24, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born Beau William Starr in Queens, New York City, he first pursued football as a tight end, playing at Hofstra and later with the Montreal Alouettes after a stint on the New York Jets’ taxi squad. He went on to build an acting career in film, television and stage, and was widely known for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.
His film credits also included Goodfellas.