'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
The veteran actor, best known as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO drama, has died. His work reached audiences worldwide, including in China.
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The veteran actor, best known as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO drama, has died. His work reached audiences worldwide, including in China.
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