Tony Sirico, a New York-born tough guy character actor best known for his role as Paulie Walnuts on “The Sopranos” as well as his work in “Goodfellas” and several Woody Allen films, has died. He was 79.
Sirico’s passing was announced by his “Sopranos” co-star Michael Imperioli, who wrote on his Instagram that he died on Friday. No other details were provided. Sirico’s manager also confirmed to TheWrap that he died on Friday while in an assisted living home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i’ve ever known.