Blind Item #10 - Reader Blind - Old Hollywood

There have been endless conspiracy theories and allegations of foul play but the true cause of death of this actor who if rating by today’s standards would be a B- is far less exotic. In keeping with his thuggish image (which included run ins with the police and a reputation with women), the actor had worked for real mobsters early in his career. He had been badly beaten up in one point with brass knuckles used.  The condition that killed him was a result of an old injury from this.  The fact his body was not examined for a number of days after his death has fed conjecture.