The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore found dead in his home

US actor Vincent Pastore, who played the character Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80.

Pastore, who had not been heard from for about three days, was found dead in his home in the Bronx borough of New York by his neighbor. No official statement has been made regarding the cause of the actor's death.

HIS CAREER REACHED WIDE AUDIENCES WITH THE SOPRANOS

Born in the Bronx on July 14, 1946, Vincent Pastore studied theater at Pace University. In the early stages of his acting career, he appeared in small roles in productions such as Goodfellas, Carlito's Way, and Men of Respect.

Drawing attention with his performances in the 1995 film The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO television film Gotti, Pastore gained worldwide recognition in 1999 for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the David Chase-created series The Sopranos.

PRODUCTIONS HE APPEARED IN

Notable productions in Vincent Pastore's career include Mickey Blue Eyes, Two Family House, Riding in Cars with Boys, Witness to the Mob, Deuces Wild, Mafia!, Serving Sara, This Thing of Ours, Shark Tale, Bachelor Party Vegas, Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn, Money Train, A Brooklyn State of Mind, The Deli, Spinning Gold, and Guy Ritchie's Revolver.

News Source: 12punto