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Peter Boyle, best known as the crotchety grandfather on the beloved sitcom Everybody Loves Italian-American Stereotypes, has passed away at the age of 71. Boyle's other big role was that of the monster in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, but those interested in seeing another side of his acting abilities are advised to seek out the 1970 New York City classic Joe, which is best described by AllMovie's Paul Brenner:

Peter Boyle delivers a strong and raw performance as Joe Curran, a racist factory worker who hates "hippies and niggers." The film deals with New York City advertising executive Bill Compton (Dennis Patrick), who kills Frank (Patrick McDermott), the junkie lover of his daughter Melissa (Susan Sarandon, in her film debut), when she ends up in a mental hospital after suffering an overdose of speed. Stunned by his rage, Bill goes into a bar and comes upon Joe, who discovers the murder and holds Bill in great esteem for his killing of the long-haired drug pusher, congratulating Bill on a job well done. The two begin a class-spanning friendship. When Melissa escapes from the hospital, after finding out that her father killed her boyfriend, Bill and Joe comb Greenwich Village to find her. When they come upon a hippie pot party, the two reactionaries snap, pull out their guns, and go on a killing spree.

Rest in peace, Peter.

Peter Boyle, Who Played Dad of 'Raymond,' Dies [AP]
Joe [AllMovie]