Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor known for playing mobsters and tough guys, has died at the age of 80, according to US news | The Guardian. He was best-known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on The Sopranos. The news of his death was learned by his manager, Bob McGowan, from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola, on Saturday.
Pastore's death was reported by multiple sources, including the Associated Press, News - South China Morning Post, and BBC News, all confirming his passing at the age of 80. According to US news | The Guardian, Bob McGowan had managed Pastore since his run on The Sopranos. The exact circumstances of his death are not specified in the available information.
Vincent Pastore's death is significant due to his notable role in The Sopranos, a highly acclaimed TV series, where he played a friend of Tony Soprano who becomes an FBI informant.