Gerrit Graham, 'Phantom of the Paradise' Star and Grateful Dead Collaborator, Dies at 77
Gerrit Graham, the character actor best known for his role as Beef in Brian De Palma's 1974 cult classic 'Phantom of the Paradise,' has died at age 77. Graham passed away on Tuesday in Rhinebeck, New York, due to complications from lung disease. Beyond his acting career, which included appearances in 'Star Trek,' 'Seinfeld,' and 'Used Cars,' Graham was a screenwriter and songwriter who co-wrote the Grateful Dead track 'Victim or the Crime' with Bob Weir. He is survived by his two sons and four grandchildren.
