Actor Peter Boyle, probably best known for his role of the Frankenstein monster in Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" has died last night at the age of 71.

Boyle had been in poor health and had been admitted to New York City's Presbyterian Hospital for heart related issues.

He starred in "Crazy Joe", a movie about Joey Gallo, in 1974. The movie was a "cheap" answer to "The Godfather" but was fairly well-done (even if it is dated by today's standards).

Even though he was best known for his comedy roles he was a good dramatic actor as well. His role of Joe McCarthy in "Tail Gunner Joe" was excellently done.