Tony Sirico, the actor known for playing gangster Peter Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri on “The Sopranos,” died on Friday, diverse Confirmed with his manager. He was 79 years old.
Sirico’s director, Bob McGowan, described him as a “very loyal and wonderful customer” who would “always help people in need. He was a member of the Wounded Warriors.”
In an Instagram post, Sirico co-star Michael Imperioli wrote, “It pains me to say that my dear friend, colleague and partner in crime, the great Tony Sirico passed away today. Tony was like no one else: he was as stern, loyal and big-hearted as any Someone I’ve known before. I’ve been by his side a lot: good times and bad. But mostly good. And we had a lot of laughs.
He continued, “We’ve found groove like Christopher and Polly and I’m proud to say I’ve done a lot of the best and most fun work with my dear friend Tony. I will miss him forever. He is truly irreplaceable. I send love to his family, friends and many of his fans. Forget the sadness today.
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