Sopranos Actor Vincent Pastore Dies, Co-Stars Express Shock
Vincent Pastore, known for his role in 'The Sopranos,' has died, with emergency responders reportedly attempting to save the actor. Fellow cast member Joe Gannascoli expressed shock at the news of his passing.
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Vincent Pastore obituary
American actor best known for his role as Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero in the US TV crime drama series The Sopranos The character actor Vincent Pastore, who has died aged 80, made Italian mobster roles his speciality, most notably playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero, one of the capos in The Sopranos. Although the character’s nickname came from his early career as a cat burglar, in a recent interview Pastore said the Soprano’s creator, David Chase, had written the part “for an actor...
By Michael Carlson
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Vincent Pastore's death blindsided the people who knew him ... with his 'Sopranos' costar Joe Gannascoli telling TMZ there was no indication the actor was sick or battling any health issues. Joe -- who played Vito Spatafore on the iconic HBO series…
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