Vincent Pastore is gone at the age of 80. The actor gained renown for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The mafia enforcer that betrayed Tony Soprano emerged as one of the series' most unforgettable characters. That turn lit a fire. It lingered. A cluster of national outlets individually cited his loss. Newsrooms got word late Saturday, August 1, 2026. Heard from those who worked there, he seemed a large man who was also warm. But he gave a fright to you a little. He wasn't simply just reading copy. He lent a substantial, raw weight to practically every scene. His character's downward turn stayed with viewers decades after the show ended. It still resonates.
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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