The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Summary
Vincent Pastore, an American actor known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the TV show The Sopranos, has died at age 80. He was found at his home in the Bronx, New York, and there was no sign of a crime involved.Key Facts
- Vincent Pastore was 80 years old when he passed away.
- He played "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero, a key character in The Sopranos.
- His character was Tony Soprano’s best friend and later became an FBI informant.
- Pastore’s role was memorable, especially his character’s death in the second season.
- He was born in the Bronx in 1946 and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
- Pastore acted in movies like Goodfellas and Carlito’s Way before TV roles.
- He appeared in all six seasons of The Sopranos, even after his character’s on-screen death.
- In 2000, he and the cast won a Screen Actors Guild Award for their work on The Sopranos.
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