Vincent Pastore, 'The Sopranos' star, dies at 80
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died at age 80; he was found dead at his Bronx home on August 1, with circumstances under investigation.
- Pastore's manager of over 30 years, Robert Attermann, praised him as a kind, generous person who valued his fans and was passionate about acting, offering mentorship to young actors.
- Pastore appeared in notable mob-related films including "Goodfellas," "Carlito’s Way," and the HBO movie "Gotti," as well as TV shows like "Law & Order," "General Hospital," and reality competitions such as "Dancing with the Stars."
- He also hosted the SiriusXM radio show "The Wise Guy," focusing on Italian-American culture, and served as a sailor during the Vietnam War before his acting career.
- Pastore is survived by his daughter Renee, and his legacy is remembered for both his memorable performances and his personal warmth and generosity.
