Vincent Pastore Dies

Vincent Pastore, best known as Big Pussy on The Sopranos, has died at 80.

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Vincent Pastore, best known for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing tough guys, dies at 80

Beloved ‘Sopranos’ Star Dies at 80

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Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” was found dead Saturday at his home in the Bronx; he was 80. Friends or a neighbor found him after he had not been heard from for several days, and authorities reported no indication of criminality. A cause of death was not released and was being determined. Pastore built a career playing mobsters and tough guys, including Tony Soprano’s close friend turned FBI informant.

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