The Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, best known as Big Pussy Bonpensiero, has died aged 80. The actor found fame at 42 and went on to appear in nearly 200 film and TV projects.

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.