Actor Vincent Pastore, known for 'The Sopranos', dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," was found dead in his Bronx home at age 80, with authorities reporting no criminal involvement.
Vincent Pastore, 80, the actor who portrayed Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on the HBO series "The Sopranos," was discovered dead in his Bronx residence on Saturday afternoon. Police said there was no indication of foul play.
Pastore, a Bronx native born on July 14, 1946, served in the Vietnam War before earning a drama degree from Pace University. He appeared in films such as "Goodfellas," "Carlito's Way" and "Gotti," and made guest appearances on television series including "Law & Order," "Blue Bloods" and "Hawaii Five-0." His most recent roles were a regular part on the 2022 series "Gravesend" and a guest spot on "Yellowjackets" in 2025.
His manager, Robert Attermann, said Pastore had been represented for more than three decades and noted his involvement in the entertainment community. > "He loved being an actor. He was passionate about his craft and was always encouraging, respectful, and generous with young actors, taking the time to offer guidance and support whenever he could," Attermann said.
Pastore and the cast of "The Sopranos" won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2000 and received a nomination the following year.