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How 'Sopranos' star Vincent Pastore helped create the single greatest television season of all time

Vincent Pastore's Big Pussy drove the finest season of television ever made, from FBI informant reveals to fever dreams and a final boat ride.

Fox News Latest By Austin Perry Captured Aug 5, 2026, 4:24 PM
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Fans of the "Sopranos" are still reeling from the loss of beloved star Vincent Pastore over the weekend.

The veteran actor known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO crime drama was found dead in his Bronx home, and although he was only on the show for two seasons, his passing left a giant hole in the "Sopranos" community.

You can count me in as one of those fans who was particularly bummed to lose Pastore, because he contributed to what is perhaps the finest season of television that has ever been gifted to mankind.

It's no secret that I love "The Sopranos," as a quick scroll through some of my work will yield a smattering of articles pontificating on every aspect of the show.

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