Following the news that Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's iconic mob drama, had died on Saturday, August 1 at the age of 80, several of his former castmates shared emotional tributes celebrating both the actor and the friend they knew behind the scenes.
Pastore was found dead by a neighbor at his home on City Island in the Bronx. He was 80 years old.
Michael Imperioli
Michael Imperioli, otherwise known as Christopher Moltisanti, reflected on their decades-long friendship in an Instagram post. "This is a hard one for us, it seems like I've known Vinny forever," Imperioli wrote. "We did lots of work together and traveled all over the USA as well as Italy and Australia. Lots of good times. Lots of laughs. Vinny was a kind hearted brother who cared deeply about his family and friends. I will miss him always.” The accompanying throwback photo shows Pastore with his arm around Imperioli.
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Lorraine Bracco, starred as Tony’s psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Melfi, shared her own tribute on Instagram Stories. She reshared a photo announcing his death, and remembered Pastore as "Such a funny & charming man…just a beautiful soul." She also described his passing as "absolutely heartbreaking ?."
Dominic Chianese
Meanwhile, Dominic Chianese, beloved by fans as Uncle Junior, kept his message simple but touching. He shared a throwback photo on Instagram of them shaking hands with the message: "We lost a friend today. Paying respect and sending Love in tribute. You were a gem Vinnie?.”
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