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Vincent Pastore, 'The Sopranos' actor, dies at 80

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Vincent Pastore, the actor who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos, died at age 80; reports say he was found dead in his home on August 1, 2026. Born in the Bronx on July 14, 1946, Pastore grew up in New Rochelle, served as a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and studied drama at Pace University. He broke into film with brief appearances in Goodfellas and Carlito's Way before his star-making turn on The Sopranos. Pastore also appeared in the HBO movie Gotti, the animated film Shark Tale, and the thriller Revolver. In October 2008 Pastore joined daytime television as Maximus Giambetti, Sr. on General Hospital, having earlier appeared on One Life to Live. Soap Opera News extended condolences to his family, friends, and fans following his death.

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