Vincent Pastore has died at the age of 80. The actor was known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The mob enforcer that cooperated against Tony Soprano stands as one of the iconic most unforgettable characters. That turn left a mark. It lingered. NBC News, USA Today, and The New York Times singly verified his passing. Newsrooms caught wind late Saturday, August 1, 2026. People on set, he was a hulking man who was also easygoing. But he unnerved you a little. He never just saying words. He infused a real, lived-in weight to just about every scene. His character's downward turn stayed with viewers well past the show ended. It still echoes.
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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