Vincent Pastore has passed at the age of 80. The actor was famous for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The mafia enforcer who turned against Tony Soprano stands as one of the iconic most memorable characters. That moment lit a fire. It lingered. Three national outlets together confirmed his loss. Newsrooms heard the news late Saturday, August 1, 2026. Heard from those who worked there, he was a big man who was also easygoing. But he gave a fright to you a little. He wasn't simply just reading lines. He lent a grounded, street-level weight to every scene. His character's dive 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