RIP Beau Starr, Sheriff Meeker of ‘Halloween’ 4 & 5

Rest in peace to Beau Starr, remembered by horror fans as Sheriff Ben Meeker in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. He was one of Haddonfield’s most grounded and memorable defenders against Michael Myers.

TMZ broke the news of his passing today. He was 81 years old.

Beau’s younger brother, who is also an actor, tells TMZ that Beau passed away on Friday, April 24, in Vancouver, Canada. He says Beau passed peacefully from natural causes.

Mike says his brother was loved by many who knew him, calling him “very unique and special.” He adds that Beau and his other brothers helped raise him alongside his parents, and he was such a tremendous influence on his life.

Martin Scorsese fans may recognize Starr for his memorable role as Henry Hill’s father in Goodfellas.

We send our thoughts and prayers to his surviving friends and family.