Pastore's manager, Robert Attermann, paid tribute to the actor in a statement shared with CBS News. "To the world, he will always be remembered as the unforgettable 'Big Pussy,' but to those of us who knew him, he was so much more," Attermann stated. Reflecting on their professional and personal relationship, he added, "For me, losing Vinny is deeply personal. Over more than three decades, I had the honor of watching not only his remarkable career but also the incredible person he was. I will miss his friendship, his loyalty, his humor, and his heart."
Born in the Bronx in 1946, Pastore served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War before transitioning into an acting career. His early film credits included notable appearances in Goodfellas and Carlito's Way. While he later appeared in various television projects such as Law & Order, General Hospital, and Hawaii Five-O, his work on The Sopranos earned him widespread acclaim. Pastore appeared throughout all six seasons of the show, despite his character—Tony Soprano's close friend who eventually becomes an FBI informant—being killed off during the second series in a storyline that remains one of the show's most iconic moments. In 2000, Pastore and his colleagues from The Sopranos were honored with the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
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