The Sopranos star Michael Imperioli has paid tribute to his “beloved friend and collaborator” Vincent Pastore following his death aged 80. His co-stars from the HBO series have since paid tribute to Pastore, who played Salvatore Bonpensiero. Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti, wrote on Instagram: “Our beloved friend and collaborator VINCENT PASTORE has passed away. She wrote: “With the most heavy heavy heart I lost my dearest big brother friend Vincent Pastore. Joe Pantoliano, who played Ralph Cifaretto, also paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “God bless him.