American actor best known for his role as Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero in the US TV crime drama series The Sopranos

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.