Vincent Pastore: key obituary facts
Is Vincent Pastore dead? Yes. Vincent Pastore died on August 1, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Vincent Pastore's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Vincent Pastore known for?
He was an American actor (born 1946).
More about Vincent Pastore
Born: 14 July 1946.
Place of birth: New York City.
Place of death: New York City.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, radio personality.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Pace University.
Career began: 1988.
Career ended: 2026.
Also known as: Vinny Pastore.
Years active: 1988–2026.
Vincent Pastore, the American actor best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, died on August 1, 2026, aged 80.
Born in New York City on July 14, 1946, he built a screen career that began in 1988 and continued through 2026, often in tough-guy roles that drew on his mafioso image. Pastore also appeared in Gotti, Mickey Blue Eyes, Shark Tale and Revolver.
A graduate of Pace University, he was also known as Vinny Pastore and worked as a radio personality as well as an actor.
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