SloveniaVincent Pastore, best known for his role as 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in the HBO series The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. He was found dead at his home in the Bronx, New York, with no signs of foul play. Pastore played the role of Tony Soprano's closest friend in the show, and his character's transformation into an FBI informant in the second season became one of the most memorable storylines. After his character's death in the series, Pastore made occasional guest appearances. His manager, Robert Attermann, praised him as a passionate actor who was dedicated to his craft and supportive of young actors. Pastore was born in 1946 in the Bronx and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War before pursuing an acting career.
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