James Gandolfini, known for his iconic role as ‘Tony Soprano’ on the HBO classic series, “The Sopranos,” died today in Italy, reports TMZ.
He was 51-years-old.
According to various media reports, Gandolfini was attending the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily.
He reportedly died of a heart attack.
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Though the amazing Gandolfini was in a string of successful movies, including “Get Shorty” and “The Mexican,” he became a household name in 1999 when he was cast as larger than life crime boss Tony Soprano, winning 3 Emmy Awards for his rich portrayal over 6 seasons.
See a gripping scene between he and TV wife Carmela Soprano, played brilliantly by Edie Falco below:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9oY7zpan18?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360%5D
See Gandolfini in a powerful scene staging a drug intervention for a family member:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_peSCECc4I?feature=player_embedded&w=640&h=360%5D
Twitter reacts
RIP James Gandolfini, one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met—
John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) June 20, 2013
NO. Not James Gandolfini. He was in my top 5 favorite actors EVER. :(—
Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) June 20, 2013
.@HBO: James Gandolfini Was a ‘Special Man’ and a ‘Great Talent’ j.mp/1auHF3s—
Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 20, 2013
RT @christytanner: James Gandolfini was quite possibly the best actor ever on TV. Trying to think who else comes close …—
Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 20, 2013
Why’d you delete this, coward? RT @realDonaldTrump: If Obamacare wasn’t enacted, James Gandolfini would still be with us. FACT.” #p2—
April (@ReignOfApril) June 20, 2013
James Gandolfini made Broadway debut ’92 revival of “A Streetcar Named Desire” w/Jessica Lange and Alec Baldwin. One of the greats.—
Actors Equity (@ActorsEquity) June 20, 2013
So sad. RIP James Gandolfini. One of the best actors of our generation.—
Guitar Guy (@TheBrianHaner) June 20, 2013
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