He was 79, in response to his IMDB profile.
McGowan didn’t present a reason behind loss of life, however referred to as Sirico a “very loyal and long-term client” of 25 years and somebody who “always gave to charity.”
Sirico, a Brooklyn native, amassed a number of credit within the late ’80s and ’90s, showing in movies like “Goodfellas,” “Mighty Aphrodite,” and “Mickey Blue Eyes.”
But he turned well-known — significantly in households with cable — by means of “The Sorpanos,” enjoying the colourful however brutal-when-necessary Paulie Walnuts.
At the time of his audition, he recalled in a single interview, he was 55 and sleeping on his mom’s sofa. He’d auditioned for a unique character, however creator David Chase approached him with a unique function, that turned out to be iconic in its personal proper.
After the present ended, Sirico appeared in exhibits like “Lilyhammer,” “The Grinder” and “Family Guy.”
But “Sorpanos” — thanks partly to the present’s renewed reputation by means of streaming — remained his most memorable work.
“We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony,” Imperioli added. “I will miss him forever. He is truly irreplaceable. I send love to his family, friends and his many many fans. He was beloved and will never be forgotten. Heartbroken today.”
“Tony Sirico was one of the kindest, fiercely loyal, and heartfelt men that I’ve ever known,” he wrote. “He was always Uncle Tony to me, and Tony always showed up for me and my family. I’ll deeply miss his pinches on my cheek, and his infectious laugh. He was a phenomenal actor and an even better man.”