Actor is best known for his portrayal of Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero in the hit mafia drama

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died.

After two decades running nightclubs around New York, he became an actor at age 42, stood out in 'Gotti,' got whacked by David Chase and appeared twice on Broadway.