Vincent Pastore, The Sopranos actor, dies at 80
Actor Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in The Sopranos, has died at age 80. Pastore had a long career in film and television, often portraying New York mobsters.
Why it matters
Pastore was a recognizable figure in pop culture, and his passing marks the loss of a key cast member from one of television's most influential series.
US actor Vincent Pastore, who was often cast as a New York gangster, was found dead on Aug 1 in his home in The Bronx.
Listen NEW YORK – Vincent Pastore, best known as mob enforcer-turned-informant Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO hit series The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Aug 1.
Hollywood news outlet Deadline reported that the actor, a native New Yorker, was found dead on Aug 1 in his home in The Bronx.
The manager, Robert Attermann, confirmed his death, but did not give details.
Born on July 14, 1946, Pastore served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War before earning a university degree in drama.
He was often cast as a quintessential New York gangster, with film roles in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990) and Brian de Palma’s Carlito’s Way (1993).
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