who died in real life from the sopranos
James Gandolfini James Joseph Gandolfini Jr.[1] (September 18, 1961 â€“ June 19, 2013) was an American actor best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the Italian-American crime boss in HBO's television series, The Sopranos. He was widely hailed for his performance, winning three Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Golden Globe Award.