Sopranos actor Joseph Siravo dies aged 64
Joseph Siravo with co-star Steven Van Zandt
THE Sopranos actor Joseph Siravo has died aged 64.
He appeared in flashbacks to the sixties as lead character Tony Soprano s father, with whom he had a troubled relationship.
His daughter Allegra Okarmus confirmed the news of his death on Instagram. I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved Treehouse, she wrote. We are both so lucky to be so intensely loved. I am so immensely grateful to have had him here on earth and I know that he hasn t gone very far.
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Joseph Siravo, best known for playing mobster Tony Soprano’s father in flashbacks on the hit HBO drama, “The Sopranos,” has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 64. “Joe was an excellent actor and a wonderful guy and he will be missed dearly,” actor Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti on “The Sopranos,” wrote on Instagram. Steven Van Zandt, who played Silvio Dante, .
By Dave Basner
Joseph Siravo, who portrayed Tony Soprano s dad, Johnny Boy Soprano, in flashback scenes on
The Sopranos, has died at age 64. The cause of death was cancer. Siravo s passing was announced on Instagram in a tribute by fellow actor
Gerry Pastore, who wrote, RIP my dear friend, who fought an incredible fight. I will miss you. See you on the other side.
Pastore later said of Siravo, He was a true gent to boot and as you well know hard to find that mutual bond and sincerity. Acting has always been a passion and finding true friends that lift you up and support was often difficult. Myself, Joe,