Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80
Veteran actor Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died at age 80. He was found at his home on Long Island after a career spanning several decades in film and television.
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Pastore was a recognizable figure in American pop culture, particularly for his contributions to iconic mob-themed dramas like The Sopranos and Goodfellas.
Vincent Pastore arrives at the MTV video music awards in Newark, New Jersey, on 26 August 2019. Photograph: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon Vincent Pastore arrives at the MTV video music awards in Newark, New Jersey, on 26 August 2019. Photograph: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon US news Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80 Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informant
Prefer the Guardian on Google Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best-known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos , has died. He was 80.
Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on The Sopranos, told the Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola.
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