‘The Sopranos’ Actor Vincent Pastore Dies at 80
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Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO's *The Sopranos*, has died at the age of 80. He was found deceased at his home in the Bronx after not being heard from for three days.
The veteran actor was discovered by a neighbor on August 1st, according to Deadline. Pastore frequently portrayed mobsters throughout his career in both film and television, but gained widespread recognition for his performance as “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on *The Sopranos*. He was 80 years old.
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