Vincent Pastore, ‘The Sopranos’ actor, dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died at age 80.

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Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died at age 80.


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