The actor who played Tony Soprano’s best friend has died at age 80. Vincent Pastore in 2024. Vincent Pastore in 1999. In Gotti, Pastore appeared alongside Tony Sirico, Frank Vincent, and Dominic Chianese, who would later become his Sopranos co-stars. “Our beloved friend and collaborator VINCENT PASTORE has passed away,” the 60-year-old wrote.