Veteran actor Vincent Pastore, best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the acclaimed crime drama The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. Pastore was found dead at his home in the Bronx on Saturday, August 1, after a neighbor checked on him. According to reports, those close to the actor had been unable to reach him for several days before he was discovered. It was also reported that he had spoken with his driver by phone the previous evening. The actor’s official cause of death has not yet been confirmed, and authorities have not released further details as investigations continue. Born on July 14, 1946, Vincent Pastore built a long and successful career in film and television. While he appeared in dozens of productions over the years, he became a household name through his unforgettable performance as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s groundbreaking series The Sopranos. His portrayal of the complex mobster earned widespread praise and helped esta...