The Sopranos' Frank Vincent dies at 78

TMZ

The actor known for his role as mob boss Phil Leotardo on the HBO series died in New Jersey today from complications from open-heart surgery. Vincent’s co-star Vincent Pastore (AKA Big Pussy) announced the news in a mass e-mail, saying: “we lost a great character actor and great man ... may he always stay in our memory.” PLUS: Celebrities and fans pay tribute to Vincent.