Vincent Pastore, actor on 'The Sopranos,' dies at 80
Authorities are investigating the cause of death after the actor was found by a neighbor following three days without contact.
- Actor Vincent Pastore, 80, was found dead at his Bronx, New York home on Saturday after a neighbor discovered him following three days without contact. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death.
- Pastore gained prominence as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO drama "The Sopranos" beginning in 1999. His character became central to the series' iconic mob storyline across six seasons.
- Stephen Villano, a neighbor and longtime friend, discovered Pastore after the actor had not been reached for three days. Police launched an investigation, with his cause of death remaining unknown.
- Before his acting career, the Bronx native served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and graduated from Pace University with a drama degree. He later appeared in "Goodfellas" and hosted SiriusXM's "The Wise Guy" show.
- Reflecting his diverse career, Pastore appeared on reality shows including "Dancing With the Stars" and "Celebrity Family Feud" during the 2000s. He is survived by his daughter, Renee.
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He incarnate the right arm of Mafia Tony Soprano, then became an FBI informant after being arrested by the federal police.
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played gangsters and tough guys and who became famous for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the series "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80, the Associated Press reports, according to News.ro.
‘Sopranos’ star Vincent Pastore seen celebrating 80th birthday with ‘right-hand man’ weeks before death
Just weeks before VIncent Pastore was found dead at his Bronx home Saturday, the “Big Pussy” actor celebrated his milestone birthday on July 14, laughing as loved ones sang “Happy Birthday,” Stephen Villano told The Post.
The 80-year-old actor was also seen in Martin Scorcese's Les Affranchis and Brian de Palma's L-Impasse. His assassination at the end of the second season of the "Soprano" remained one of the most emblematic scenes in the series.
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played gangsters and tough guys and who became famous for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the TV series "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80, the Associated Press reports.
Mobsters actor Vincent Pastore, who played "Big Pussy" on the hit HBO series, has died at the age of 80 at his Bronx home.
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