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Vincent Pastore, ‘Big Pussy’ on The Sopranos, Dies at 80

8/2/2026

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Vincent Pastore, who portrayed Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, died at age 80 in the Bronx home after friends found him Saturday.
Manager Robert Attermann confirmed the death, saying no cause was given.
A Bronx native who served in the U.S. Navy, Pastore attended Pace University, entered the Walk of Fame in 2016, helped launch Renegade Theater NYC, and received Instagram tributes from Kathrine Narducci and Michael Imperioli.

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Vincent Pastore, who portrayed Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, died at age 80 in the Bronx home after friends found him Saturday.
Manager Robert Attermann confirmed the death, saying no cause was given.
A Bronx native who served in the U.S. Navy, Pastore attended Pace University, entered the Walk of Fame in 2016, helped launch Renegade Theater NYC, and received Instagram tributes from Kathrine Narducci and Michael Imperioli.