Vincent Pastore, Big Pussy, Passes at 80 | Detroit News

Vincent Pastore, the legendary actor who defined “Big Pussy” on The Sopranos, has died at 80 — a quiet end at home in the Bronx with no foul play suspected. A Vietnam vet and Pace University grad, he carved his name into Hollywood with roles in Goodfellas and Carlito’s Way before becoming a TV staple across decades — from Law & Order to Blue Bloods, even Celebrity Apprentice. His final credits include Gravesend (2022) and Yellowjackets (2025), and he walked away with a SAG Award for The Sopranos’ ensemble cast. His manager revealed that while the world knew him as the iconic mobster, those closest saw the man behind the character — a profound loss for the industry. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8f6ea60d43f5a7f