Vincent Pastore, actor on ‘The Sopranos,’ dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, known for portraying Salvatore Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80.
The actor was found dead in his New York residence by his longtime friend, Stephen Villano, on Saturday afternoon after he hadn’t been heard from in several days.
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His family has not revealed a cause of death.
“Vinny was one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever known. He treated everyone with warmth and respect, never turning down a fan who wanted a photograph or an autograph. He genuinely appreciated the people who supported him and always made them feel valued,” his manager Robert Attermann said in a statement.
He also made notable appearances in “Gotti,” “Mickey Blue Eyes,” “Shark Tale” and “Revolver.”
