Vincent Pastore died at the age of 80. The actor was famous for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The mafia enforcer who cooperated against Tony Soprano emerged as one of the series' most striking characters. That scene cut deep. It lasted. Newsrooms across the country singly reported his passing. Newsrooms got word late Saturday, August 1, 2026. According to colleagues, he seemed a hulking man who was also genial. But he also scared you a little. He never just saying words. He infused a tangible, authentic weight to every scene. His character's collapse stayed with viewers long after the show ended. It still lives on.
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Vincent Pastore, mob enforcer on 'The Sopranos,' dies at 80 - NBC News
Vincent Pastore, mob enforcer on 'The Sopranos,' dies at 80 NBC News
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Vincent Pastore, best known for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80 - CBS News
Vincent Pastore, best known for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80 CBS News
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Vincent Pastore, Whose 'Sopranos' Character Ratted Out Tony, Dies at 80 - The New York Times
Vincent Pastore, Whose 'Sopranos' Character Ratted Out Tony, Dies at 80 The New York Times
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Vincent Pastore Dies: 'The Sopranos' Star Was 80 - Deadline
Vincent Pastore Dies: 'The Sopranos' Star Was 80 Deadline
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'Sopranos' Star Vincent Pastore Dead at 80 - Complex
'Sopranos' Star Vincent Pastore Dead at 80 Complex