Vincent Pastore Death: Renowned Hollywood actor Vincent Pastore has passed away at the age of 80. He was best known for his role as Salvatore on the popular TV series “The Sopranos.” Fans and fellow actors paid tribute to him following the news of his death.
Vincent Pastore’s manager, Bob McGowan, said the actor was found dead at
his home in City Island, New York. He said he had been unable to contact Vincent for a few days, and then learned of his death. Remembering him, Bob said Vincent was a very kind person and was always ready to help others.
Friends pay tribute
Vincent’s close friend and “The Sopranos” co-star Michael Imperioli shared an emotional post on social media. He wrote that it felt like he had known Vincent forever. The two worked on many projects and traveled together. He described Vincent as a kind person with a heart and cared deeply for his family and friends.
Vincent Pastore began acting in films in the 1980s, appearing in films such as “Goodfellas” and “Awakenings.” He gained his greatest fame from the HBO series “The Sopranos,” where he played Tony Soprano’s friend, Salvatore .
Vincent Pastore was born in the Bronx, New York, and before becoming an actor,
he served in the US Navy and fought during the Vietnam War. He later attended Pace University.