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James Gandolfini passed away

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by JMD, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. JMD

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    You may know him as Tony Soprano the famous gangster from the HBO drama series The Sopranos. James was 51 years old and passed away in Italy today from a possible heart attack. Great actor and I have read a all around great guy. I didn't know him but enjoyed his acting.

    RIP James and Godspeed.

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    That is very sad. I grew up in North Jersey and loved the Sopranos and also a couple other of his movies. Couldn't believe the news, and only 51, shame.
     
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    Shame, quite young. Loved the Sopranos... Paulie Walnuts (Tony Sirico) lives in the building right outside the entrance to where I work in Brooklyn. I've ran into him about half a dozen times in the area over the years, pretty nice guy...
     
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    Never watched The Sopranos, but he was excellent as the ultra-sleazy porn producer Eddie Poole in 8mm and as the iron-fisted but unstable prison warden in The Last Castle.
    RIP...
     
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    Sad. We did not get HBO but we did not need to, as we lived in Jersey and experienced a lot of it first hand right down to the landfills. The show was incredible more than a show really.
     
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    James just fit the role of Tony Soprano perfectly. He is a talented actor. He made the show successful.

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    Autopsy came back. Clean. No drugs.

    His last day he spent with his children visiting the Vatican and lunch with his Children.

    His 13 year old Son found him on the floor in the Hotel and called staff who called EMS.

    Doctors spend 40 minutes trying to revive him.

    Family Rep: Gandolfini's Last Day Was 'Wonderful' - Yahoo! TV
     
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    I nearly ended up like him in 2005 - coach potato and eating way too much fatty foods.

    Please take care of your body.
     
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    NJ Governor Christie will fly all State flags half mass Monday to honor James and his legacy.
     
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    James Gandolfini's Final Film Co-Stars a Pit Bull. "Animal Rescue," due in 2014, reflects the star's interest in Pit Bull advocacy. From Last Chance Animal Rescue "We are very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of James Gandolfini, pictured here with his rescue Duke. A great actor and wonderful advocate for an often misunderstood breed." James Gandolfini's Final Film Co-Stars a Pit Bull | Dogster
     
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    James was involved in Veteran advocacy films and causes. You only live once. Enjoy each and every day because life is short
     
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