Actor Paul D'Amato, who inspired the Wolverine comic character, has died aged 76. He was best known for playing a jaded green Vietnam veteran alongside Robert De Niro in 1978's Vietnam epic 'Deer Hunter' His family said he passed away on Monday ( 02/19/24) following a four-year battle with a rare brain disease.
His co-star in 1977 ice hockey comedy drama 'Slap Shot' Steve Carlson also confirmed the news of his death in a post on, actors.