A beloved figure in the world of television drama has passed away. Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for his portrayal of Sal Bonpensiero, a mob enforcer and close friend of Tony Soprano on the hit HBO series "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80. Pastore's performance earned him numerous awards and nominations, including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. As a key member of the show's ensemble cast, Pastore's character added depth and complexity to the series, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest television dramas of all time.
Vincent Pastore, mob enforcer on ‘Sopranos,' dies at 80 NBC New York
