Los Angeles, July 9: ‘The Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico has passed away at the age of 79, his manager Bob McGowan said on Saturday.
He did not cite any cause of the actor’s death.
In an Instagram post, McGowan said, “It pains me to say that my dear friend, colleague and partner in crime, the great TONY SIRICO has passed away today. Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i’ve ever known.
“I was at his side through so much: through good times and bad. But mostly good. And we had a lot of laughs. We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony. I will miss him forever.
“He is truly irreplaceable. I send love to his family, friends and his many many fans. He was beloved and will never be forgotten. Heartbroken today.”
Sirico was famous for appearing in movies like ‘Goodfellas’, ‘Mighty Aphrodite’ and ‘Mickey Blue Eyes’.
He, however, became popular through ‘The Sopranos’ wherein he played the role of Paulie Walnuts.
(UNI)
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