Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80

Veteran actor Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died at age 80. He was found at his home on Long Island after a career spanning several decades in film and television.
Vincent Pastore arrives at the MTV video music awards in Newark, New Jersey, on 26 August 2019. Photograph: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon Vincent Pastore arrives at the MTV video music awards in Newark, New Jersey, on 26 August 2019. Photograph: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon US news Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80 Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informant
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