Vincent Pastore, the American actor famed for his portrayal of Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the acclaimed HBO series *The Sopranos*, has died at the age of 80. He was discovered deceased at his New York home after a friend checked on him due to several days of unresponsiveness. Pastore was widely recognized for playing gangsters, with *The Sopranos* (1999-2007) being his most iconic role; he played the complex character of Tony Soprano’s friend and eventual FBI informant. His career spanned over 180 film and television appearances, including roles in *Goodfellas* and *Carlito’s Way*. Notably, he also had a small part in the Dutch film *Flodder in Amerika*. The cause of death remains unknown at this time, and he is survived by his daughter, Renee.