Vincent Pastore has died at the age of 80. The actor earned fame for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The organized crime enforcer that turned on Tony Soprano remains one of the program's most unforgettable characters. That moment hit hard. It stuck. Newsrooms across the country together verified his loss. Newsrooms received notice late Saturday, August 1, 2026. Spoken of by peers, he came off as a large, warm man who was also affable. But he also scared you a little. He never just spouting dialogue. He lent a tangible, raw weight to nearly every scene. His character's fall stayed with viewers well past 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