The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dead at 80: Actor’s death under ‘investigation’ after he was found inside Bronx apartment

Actor Vincent Pastore, best known for his iconic portrayal of mobster Salvatore 'Big Pu**y' Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos, has died at age 80. He had not been heard from for three days before a neighbor discovered his body at his home in the Bronx. An investigation is now underway, according to Deadline. Pastore was beloved by fans of The Sopranos for his nuanced performance as 'Big Pu**y,' who is ultimately revealed to be an FBI informant and shot. Born in 1946 to an Italian family in the Bronx, he was often cast in mafia roles, including a bit part in GoodFellas and a larger role in the 1996 HBO film Gotti. His television career…