Vincent Pastore, an American actor known for playing mobsters and tough-guy characters, dies at age 80. Multiple outlets report that he is found dead at his home in the Bronx, New York City. CBS News, citing law enforcement sources, reports there is no indication of criminality. However, at least one outlet says an investigation is underway after he was found inside his Bronx apartment, and that a neighbor discovered his body after he had not been heard from for several days.

Pastore is widely recognized for his role in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” where co-stars and colleagues publicly pay tribute. Reports cite messages from members of the cast, including Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Michael Imperioli, along with reflections from other co-stars. Beyond “The Sopranos,” Pastore’s film career spans back to the 1980s and includes appearances in major films such as “Goodfellas” (1990) and “Awakenings” (1990), as noted by several outlets.