Vincent Pastore has passed at the age of 80. The actor became known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The mafia enforcer that turned against Tony Soprano stands as one of the iconic most impactful characters. That scene left a mark. It lasted. Major outlets individually reported his demise. Newsrooms caught wind late Saturday, August 1, 2026. Spoken of by peers, he read as a large man who was also warm. But he unnerved you a little. He never just reading lines. He injected a substantial, raw weight to each scene. His character's collapse stayed with viewers decades after the show ended. It still holds.
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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