‘The Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore dies

Vincent Pastore, known for his tough-guy roles, including as Salvatore Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80 years old. Read more trending newsPastore was found dead by his friends on Aug. 1, according to The New York Times.His manager said that his client had not been heard from for three days. The actor’s driver said he had last spoken to him by phone the day before he was found. A cause of death is being determined, Deadline reported.While known for his role on the HBO series, Pastore did not start out as an actor. He was a nightclub bouncer and limo driver for 20 years. He eventually became a nightclub owner in New Rochelle, New York. Actors Matt and Kevin Dillon frequented the club after first meeting Pastore as a chauffeur, The New York Times reported. The Dillon brothers persuaded Pastore to take acting classes and audition for roles in local theatre. Among some of his early roles were “Goodfella,” “Carlito’s Way,” and “The Jerky Boys.”He was also cast in other mob