Vincent Pastore, the Mobster “Big Pussy” on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80
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Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for his portrayal of Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on the HBO drama The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. His passing was confirmed following reports from TMZ.
Pastore began his acting career at age 42 after spending two decades managing nightclubs in New York. In addition to his prominent role in the first two seasons of The Sopranos, which included one of the series' most iconic character arcs, Pastore appeared in the film Gotti and performed on Broadway twice.
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VarietyFocuses on his iconic role and significance to The Sopranos
The Hollywood ReporterHighlights his late career start and diverse professional background
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