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The actor Tony Siricoknown for his role as Peter Paul Gualtieri in the series The Sopranosdied this Friday at the age of 79, reported the interpreter’s brother and representative in network publications.
“It is with great sadness, but with much pride, love and fond memories, that the family of Genaro Anthony ‘Tony’ Sirico wishes to inform you of his death on the morning of July 8, 2022,” he said. Robert Siricobrother of the actor, through his Facebook account.
In addition, the one who was a representative of Sirico for 25 years, Bob McGowan, confirmed the death and defined him as “a very loyal customer” who “always helped those who needed it”.
The cause of death of Tony Sirico (New York, 1942) is not yet known, who, according to his brother’s publication, will be buried in the Basilica of Regina Pacis, in Brooklyn, next Wednesday, July 13.
“The family deeply appreciates the many expressions of love, prayers and condolences and asks that the public respect their privacy at this time of mourning,” added Robert Sirico.
Among other roles, Tony Sirico will be remembered for playing the mobster Peter Paul Gualtieri, nicknamed Paulie Walnutsin the series The Sopranos.
Another of the protagonists of this production, Michael Imperioliwanted to fire his partner and friend this Friday on his Instagram account, referring to him as a “tough, loyal and big-hearted” guy.
“I am proud to say that I did a lot of my best and funniest work with my dear friend Tony. I will miss him forever. He is truly irreplaceable,” Imperioli said.
Sirico, of Italian descent, was born and raised in the New York neighborhood of Bensonhurst, which in the 1950s was deeply tied to and controlled by the criminal Colombo family. That would mark his life and his future as an actor on the small and big screen, closely associated with productions about the mafia.
In addition to The SopranosSirico starred in the drama Love and Money (1982), Martin Scorsese’s landmark film entitled Good boys (1990), comedy Mob Queen (1998), the series Lilyhammer (2012) and also gave voice to vinny dog in the famous series Family Guy.
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