Vincent Pastore, Sopranos Actor, Found Dead at 80

Overview

• Reports say a neighbor found Vincent Pastore dead at his home in the Bronx and his age was 80.
• The initial report came from Deadline and has been republished and updated by outlets including G1 and Record while authorities and family have not released details.
• Pastore was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos and had supporting roles in films such as Goodfellas and Carlito’s Way.
• He was born in the Bronx in 1946, served in the Vietnam War, and later studied theater at Pace University.
• Coverage is developing and news organizations say they will update reports when officials or family provide a cause of death or statements.