Sopranos Stars Honor Vincent Pastore After His Passing
Vincent Pastore, best known as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, was found dead at his Bronx home on August 1. Friends and co-stars across the show paid tribute on social media, remembering him as a talented, funny, and loving friend. Pastore rose from Bronx roots, got his break after Matt and Kevin Dillon helped him land a role, and built a career in crime dramas with appearances in Goodfellas, Mickey Blue Eyes, and Mafia! He joined The Sopranos in 1999, leaving a lasting impression on fans and colleagues alike as his on‑screen family mourns his loss.
