'The Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Vincent Pastore was often cast as a quintessential New York gangster, with film roles in Martin Scorsese's 'Goodfellas' and Brian de Palma's 'Carlito's Way'.
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He enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War and later attended Pace University. - Ends Published By: Priyanka Sharma Published On: Aug 2, 2026 08:43 IST. Michael Imperioli, a longtime friend and collaborator of Pastore, wrote on Instagram that it felt as though he had known Vinny forever. “We did lots of work together and travelled all over the USA as well as Italy and Australia. Vincent Pastore, actor who portrayed Salvatore Bonpensiero in the series 'The Sopranos', died at age 80.
Furthermore, Born on July 14, 1946, Pastore served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War before earning a university degree in drama. More in Andina (FIN) AFP/RES Published: 1/8/2026. But his signature role was “Big Pussy”, a right-hand man to Tony Soprano (the late James Gandolfini) who later became an FBI informant.
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He enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War and later attended Pace University. - Ends Published By: Priyanka Sharma Published On: Aug 2, 2026 08:43 IST
according to India TodayMichael Imperioli, a longtime friend and collaborator of Pastore, wrote on Instagram that it felt as though he had known Vinny forever. “We did lots of work together and travelled all over the USA as well as Italy and Australia.
according to India TodayVincent Pastore, actor who portrayed Salvatore Bonpensiero in the series 'The Sopranos', died at age 80.
according to RPP +2Born on July 14, 1946, Pastore served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War before earning a university degree in drama.
according to Free Malaysia TodayBorn on July 14, 1946, Pastore served in the United States Navy in the Vietnam War, then obtained a university degree in dramatic art.
according to AndinaMore in Andina (FIN) AFP/RES Published: 1/8/2026
according to AndinaBut his signature role was “Big Pussy”, a right-hand man to Tony Soprano (the late James Gandolfini) who later became an FBI informant.
according to Free Malaysia Today
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