Don’t really have time to concoct a tribute tonight; I just want to express my shock at James Gandolfini’s sudden death at 51:
Actor James Gandolfini, 51, has died, HBO and other sources confirm. The former star of the HBO series The Sopranos was reportedly on holiday in Italy when he died. The cause of death is not yet known with certainty, but HBO says the actor may have suffered a heart attack. Other reports have indicated Gandolfini had a stroke.
Initial reports of Gandolfini’s death were confirmed to NPR by HBO, which has released a statement:
“We’re all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family. He was special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect. He touched so many of us over the years with his humor, his warmth and his humility. Our hearts go out to his wife and children during this terrible time. He will be deeply missed by all of us.”
In a statement, Sopranos creator David Chase called Gandolfini a “genius.”…
I feel like I should be gathering up the family and heading over to the house to comfort Carmela and the kids.
Yes, he was a fine actor all-around. But he brought Tony Soprano to life.
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