'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as the tough-talking mobster Uncle Junior in "The Sopranos," has passed away at the age of 80. With a career spanning decades, Pastore also appeared in iconic films like "Goodfellas" and "Awakenings." His portrayal of mobsters and tough guys left a lasting impact on the landscape of 1990s cinema. This marks a significant loss for fans of both classic and contemporary TV series, as his character in "The Sopranos" was a standout in the drama's ensemble.

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