Because the household loses one other beloved member, The Sopranos alums are grieving the dying of Vincent Pastore.
Following the actor’s dying at age 80, his co-stars from the acclaimed HBO collection paid tribute to the person who was recognized for his portrayal of Salvatore “Huge Pussy” Bonpensiero through the present’s six-season run from 1999 to 2007.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who performed Meadow Soprano, wrote, “A beautiful actor, a form and loving man. It was an honor to know you and work with you.”
Michael Imperioli, who performed Christopher Moltisanti, wrote on Instagram, “Our beloved good friend and collaborator VINCENT PASTORE has handed away. This can be a exhausting one for us, it looks like I’ve recognized Vinny eternally. We did a lot of work collectively and traveled all around the USA in addition to Italy and Australia. Numerous good occasions. Numerous laughs. Vinny was a kind-hearted brother who cared deeply about his household and buddies. I’ll miss him all the time.”
Lorraine Bracco, who performed Dr. Jennifer Melfi, wrote, “Such a humorous & charming man… only a stunning soul. Completely heartbreaking.”
Joe Pantoliano, who performed Ralph Cifaretto, wrote, “God bless him. He made it to 80. Vin and I have been by no means really on set collectively, however by way of our Sopranos household I obtained to know him through the years. I all the time preferred him. He had this unimaginable urge for food for the enterprise and he by no means misplaced that spark. That all the time made me smile. My coronary heart goes out to his household, his buddies and everybody who liked him. Relaxation simple, Vin.”
Stevie Van Zandt, who performed Silvio Dante, wrote on X, “One other irreplaceable brother gone. It by no means will get any simpler. Journey nicely Vincenzo.”
Pastore’s dying was introduced after his physique was found Saturday in his Bronx residence by a neighbor. Pastore’s supervisor had not heard from him for 3 days, based on a household good friend, and the actor’s driver had final spoken to him on the cellphone Friday night time. The reason for dying is being decided.
