Story timeline
Death of Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore
Compiled Aug 3
Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on the HBO series 'The Sopranos,' has died at the age of 80. Pastore built a career portraying mobsters and tough guys across television and film over several decades. His death marks the loss of one of the more recognisable character actors associated with the landmark crime drama. No further details about the cause of death have been widely reported.
11 developments over 144 days
US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks.
The U.S. medical equipment company Stryker says a cyberattack has disrupted its global networks
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
The Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
Tesla car sales jumped over the past three months in a possible sign the worst of the boycotts against the automaker and lost market share to rivals are behind it
Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” opens July 17 amid international anticipation and controversy over its casting
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78
Sam Neill, the elegant and versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” and “The Hunt for Red October,” has died at 78
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan
The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges
A lawyer says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom
Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor known for her roles in two “Godzilla” films, has died in a car crash in Maryland
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, dies at 99
Artist Betye Saar has died in Los Angeles at 99
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash
'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died