Vincent Pastore has died at the age of 80. The actor became known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos. The crime enforcer who betrayed Tony Soprano remains one of the program's most striking characters. That shift stung. It stuck. A cluster of national outlets together verified his death. Newsrooms learned of it late Saturday, August 1, 2026. Told by castmates, he was a big man who was also genial. But he gave a fright to you a little. He never just reading copy. He brought a heavy, lived-in weight to practically 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