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kmfm The Sopranos actor Joseph Siravo, who played Johnny Soprano, has died at the age of 66, his agent has confirmed.
He died on Sunday after a long, courageous battle with colon cancer , Andrew Tetenbaum said in a statement to Sky News.
His friend Garry Pastore had earlier written on Instagram, alongside a headshot of the actor: RIP my dear friend, who fought an incredible fight. I will miss you. See you on the other side.
Allegra Okarmus, the star s daughter, also reportedly shared the news on her private social media accounts, saying: I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved Treehouse.
Sopranos star Joseph Siravo dies at 66
By Sopranos star Joseph Siravo died Sunday at age 66 from colon cancer. Photo courtesy of ATA Management
April 12 (UPI) Joseph Siravo, who played the father in flashback scenes in
The Sopranos, died Sunday. He was 66.
Siravo died after a long, courageous battle with colon cancer, his management said in a statement, describing him as an acclaimed actor, director and teacher.
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Along with his notable role as Tony Soprano s father, Johnny Soprano, in several flashback scenes in HBO s
The Sopranos, which ran for six seasons, Siravo also starred as Vinne Taglialucci in
Carlito s Way, and Fred Goldman, father of murder victim Ronald Goldman, in
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