Vincent Pastore, iconic 'The Sopranos' supporting actor, found dead at home
The actor participated in episodic roles in many series following his success
BarcelonaA concerned neighbor, because he hadn't seen any activity at Vincent Pastore's apartment in the Bronx for days, was finally able to access the property and there he found the lifeless body of the actor. He was 80 years old and had a daughter. Although no signs of violence were found, and everything indicates a natural death, the police have launched an investigation to determine the causes of death. The performer had a long television career, but above all he became popular for the character of Salvatore, alias Big Pussy, in the HBO series 'The Sopranos'.
“Vinny was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever met – his manager, Robert Altman, explained in statements to the portal People–. He treated everyone with warmth and respect, he never turned his back on any fan who wanted a photograph or an autograph. He had sincere gratitude for all the people who had supported him and who had always made him feel valued. He loved being an actor and was passionate about his craft, and he always encouraged, with respect and generosity, new generations of actors”.
His career began in the early nineties, with small roles in films such as One of ours and The godparents (Men of respect), before achieving more important roles in films such as The jerky boys or, above all, Gotti, precisely from HBO, which would later catapult him to fame. After his role as a mobster who became an informant – the ultimate betrayal for a member of the family– added dozens of television credits, with many episodic roles in well-known series such as Law and order, The lawyer and Hawaii 5.0 and also several appearances in reality television shows. Her last appearances were in the Showtime satirical series The curse (2024) and to Yellowjackets (2025). He also trod the boards, with roles that made the most of his imposing physique to embody gangster characters. This is how he debuted on Broadway with Chicago (2007), before landing in Woody Allen's musical Bullets over Broadway (2014).
His professional resume is complemented by a business initiative that leveraged the proverbial love for gastronomy of Americans of Italian origin: in 2019, he launched a tomato sauce with his name on the market, which he was proud to have made with San Marzano tomatoes, without genetic modification and with no added sugars.
