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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The news was confirmed by his representative, Bob McGowan, who claimed that he was found without life at home.
Vincent Pastore, who played mob enforcer on 'The Sopranos,' dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best remembered for playing mob enforcer-turned-informant Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero in the hit HBO series ‘The Sopranos,’ has died at the age of 80, his manager confirmed.
Vincent Pastore, who played 'Big Pussy' on 'The Sopranos,' dead at 80
Hollywood news outlet Deadline reported that the veteran actor, a native New Yorker, was found dead Saturday in his home in The Bronx. The manager, Robert Attermann, confirmed his death to AFP, but did not offer details about the circumstances. 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 …
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