Inside 'Sopranos' Star Vincent Pastore's Final Weeks: Had Plans to See 'The Odyssey', Given Clean Bill of Health
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Vincent Pastore, known for his role in "The Sopranos," experienced health complaints weeks before his death, but doctors found no medical issues after thorough testing.
- Medical professionals suspected that smoky air from Canadian wildfires might have affected him and recommended a cardiology evaluation due to his history of a triple bypass surgery two decades prior.
- Pastore underwent an echocardiogram, wore a heart monitor, and had a stress test scheduled, all of which showed no abnormalities.
- The 80-year-old actor was found dead of natural causes in his Bronx home after friends became concerned when he failed to make planned appearances.
- Pastore was also known for roles in mob-related films including "Goodfellas," "Carlito's Way," "Men of Respect," and "Witness to the Mob."
