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As you’ve possible heard by now, beloved Sopranos star Vincent Pastore has handed away on the age of 80.

The actor — who performed Tony Soprano affiliate turned federal informant Sal “Huge P–sy” Bonpensiero — reportedly died in his sleep of pure causes.

Although his character was “whacked” in Season 2, Pastore performed a serious position within the Sopranos‘ ascension and legacy, and he remained a fan favourite within the years for the reason that present wrapped up its run on HBO.

And now, fellow alums of the enduring present are paying tribute to their late costar.

“An exquisite actor, a form and loving man,” Jamie Lynn-Sigler, who starred as Tony’s daughter Meadow Soprano, wrote on her Instagram Tales on Sunday. “It was an honor to know you and work with you.”

“It is a arduous one for us, it looks like I’ve identified Vinny ceaselessly,” Michael Imperioli, whio performed Christopher Moltisanti within the present wrote on his personal Instagram web page, including:

“We did plenty of work collectively and traveled everywhere in the USA in addition to Italy and Australia. Numerous good occasions. Numerous laughs. Vinny was a form hearted brother who cared deeply about his household and mates. I’ll miss him all the time.”

“Such a humorous & charming man…only a lovely soul. Completely heartbreaking,” recalled Lorraine Bracco, who performed Tony’s therapist, Dr. Melfi, on her Instagram Tales.

Pastore was additionally honored by Edie Falco, who portrayed Carmela Soprano.

“It’s an terrible loss. So surprising,” she instructed Web page Six in a press release. “Vinnie was all the time so vigorous.”

Dominic Chianese, who portrayed Tony’s Uncle Junior, additionally issued a press release,

“We misplaced a good friend in the present day,” he shared on Instagram. “Paying respect and sending Love in tribute.”

Pastore’s physique was reportedly found by mates in his condominium within the Bronx on August 1.

His demise was later confirmed by his managers, managers Robert Attermann and Bob McGowan.

“I had the privilege of representing Vinny for greater than 30 years, lengthy earlier than The Sopranos made him a family identify,” Attermann instructed E! Information in a press release. “To the world, he’ll all the time be remembered because the unforgettable ‘Huge P—y,’ however to these of us who knew him, he was a lot extra.”

Our ideas exit to Vincent Pastore’s family members throughout this enormously troublesome time.