‘The Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80, reports say

articleThe Brief Vincent Pastore, who was best known for his role in "The Sopranos," has died at 80, reports say. Pastore played the part of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the long-running HBO series. Pastore also appeared in "Gotti" and "Mickey Blue Eyes" among scores of other credits. Vincent Pastore, the actor most famous for his role in "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports. The backstory:With nearly 200 acting credits to his name, Pastore made many appearances on television and in movies.