Actor Buddy Duress Passes Away At 38, Brother Attributes Death To ‘Drug Cocktail’

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Buddy Duress, known for his role in the Safdie Brothers’ film “Good Time” alongside Robert Pattinson, has tragically passed away. His brother, Christopher Stathis, confirmed the news to People, revealing that Buddy’s death in November was due to cardiac arrest caused by drugs.

Life and Career

Buddy Duress had several acting credits to his name, including roles in “Person to Person,” “The Great Darkened Days,” “Beware of Dog,” “Flinch,” “Funny Pages,” and “Heaven Knows What.” His collaboration with the Safdie Brothers began after meeting director Josh Safdie following his release from Rikers Island prison, where he had served time for drug-related charges. His experiences in prison partly inspired the basis for the film “Good Time,” as documented by the Los Angeles Times.

Challenges and Legacy

Throughout his adult life, Buddy Duress grappled with drug abuse and legal issues. Despite his struggles, he continued to work on projects, with two upcoming releases, “Mass State Lottery” and the short film “Skull,” set to be shared posthumously in the coming year. He is survived by his brother Christopher and his mother Jo-Anne.