Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for playing Salvatore Bonpensiero in the groundbreaking TV series The Sopranos, has died at 80.
The actor was found dead in his home in the Bronx today, August 1, as reported by Deadline. A neighbor reportedly discovered his body while checking on him after he hadn’t been heard from for three days.
The site reported that “the circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated.” Additional details regarding Pastore’s passing have not been revealed.
“Vinnie was a great guy, he would help anyone and was very charitable,” Pastore’s manager Bob McGowan told Deadline.
Pastore has a decadeslong career in film and TV that dates back to the ’80s, but his role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in The Sopranos is no doubt his most recognizable role. He starred in HBO’s hit mobster drama alongside the late James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano for 30 of the show’s 86 episodes.
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