The Sopranos Star Vincent Pastore Dies At 80

Published Aug 1, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT Jennifer is a TV and Movie News Editor at ScreenRant. She started her journey in entertainment media in 2022 when she first joined Valnet at CBR before coming to ScreenRant. Jennifer loves TV, especially science fiction. She also loves late-night talk shows, due to her insomnia. Alien: Earth is definitely one of her favorite shows, and she jumps on any chance she gets to write about it. Even on her days off, she will claim an Alien Earth article if one is available. Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two of her favorite late-night hosts, and Conan O'Brien before he left his show. Her Alien: Earth coverage for ScreenRant is by far the work that she is most proud of so far. She was initially a finance and political editor, but her passion for pop culture convinced her to transition into entertainment journalism. During her off time, she loves to binge-watch cooking shows such as Kitchen Nightmares. Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Beloved star of The Sopranos, Vincent Pastore, has sadly passed away. Pastore, who portrayed Salvatore Bonpensiero in the iconic TV series, The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. The actor was reportedly discovered at his home in the Bronx on August 1, 2026, after a concerned neighbor realized that no one had seen or heard from him in days. The cause of death is currently unknown and is being investigated at the time of this article's publication. Pastore was born on July 14, 1946, in the Bronx. The actor served in the Vietnam War before he studied drama at Pace University in New York City. He began his acting career in the early 1990s and was cast in several films, such as Goodfellas, Men of Respect, and Carlito’s Way. Pastore got his big break in 1995 and 1996 with his roles in The Jerky Boys: The Movie and HBO’s Gotti. The latter featured several actors who would eventually appear with him on The Sopranos, including Tony Sirico, Frank Vincent, and Dominic Chianese. More to come...