NEW YORK (AP) -- Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," has died. Bob McGowan, who managed Pastore since his run on "The Sopranos," told The Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola. Robert Attermann represented Pastore for more than 30 years, before his time on "The Sopranos." "Vinny was one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever known," Attermann said. Michael Imperioli, a longtime friend and collaborator, said on Instagram that it seemed as though he had known Pastore forever.