James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51

Meilin Lee · Jun 19, 2013

Terrible news for TV fans: James Gandolfini, who played mobster Tony Soprano on HBO's seminal drama "The Sopranos," died suddenly today at the age of 51.

Gandolfini was traveling in Italy on vacation when he fell ill; conflicting reports have him suffering either a heart attack or a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Lin, and an eight-month-old daughter, Liliana, as well as a son, Michael, from a previous marriage.

HBO confirmed his death in a statement: "We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family. He was a special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect. He touched so many of us over the years with his humor, his warmth, and his humility. Our hearts go out to his wife and children during this terrible time. He will be deeply missed by all of us."

Gandolfini won three Emmys and one Golden Globe for his performance as Tony Soprano on the acclaimed HBO drama — a complex, sometimes villainous role that launched the current wave of TV antiheroes. "The Sopranos" remains HBO's highest-rated series ever, with 13.4 million viewers tuning in for the Season 4 premiere in 2002.
In addition to "The Sopranos," Gandolfini appeared in dozens of movies, including memorable supporting turns in "True Romance," "Get Shorty," and last year's "Zero Dark Thirty."
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Never watched "The Sopranos," but I'm sure he had an impact on many fans of the show.
RIP James Gandolfini

Mish · Jun 19, 2013

Oh man, True Romance is one of my favourite movies. I am saddened.

MadDoctorMaddie · Jun 19, 2013

Ugh, my mom's the same age, I wish I could go hug her now ;.;

I saw a bit of Sopranoes (I was just a tad too young to really get into it while it was airing) and I remember seeing a fairly bad movie about a prison with him, although he was great in it. Feel so bad for his family. RIP.

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