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Vincent Pastore, 'Big Pussy' Actor in The Sopranos, Dies at 80
American actor Vincent Pastore died on August 1, 2026 in New York, at the age of 80, according to Le Monde. Born July 14, 1946 in the Bronx, he was primarily known for his iconic role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in The Sopranos, the celebrated American television series produced by HBO and created by David Chase. This character—a close friend of Tony Soprano and FBI informant, executed at the end of season 2—remains one of the most memorable roles in the series. Pastore had also appeared in the acclaimed films Goodfellas by Martin Scorsese and Carlito's Way by Brian De Palma.