The Sopranos actor Joseph Siravo died at the age of 64 on April 11 following a battle with cancer.
Joseph’s former co-star Garry Pastore confirmed the news in a heartbreaking statement on Instagram.
The message read: “RIP my dear friend, who fought an incredible fight. I will miss you. See you on the other side.”
Another actor he worked with on The Sopranos – Maureen Van Zandt – also paid tribute to Joseph on her Twitter page.
Joe’s fans rushed to the comments section to share messages of condolence.
One social networker said: “He had a scene stealing moment on the FX miniseries “The People v. O.J. Simpson” as Fred Goldman. While the majority of that series was campy, he perfectly captured the anguish of the Goldman Family during that time. How sad. A total pro.”
While another continued: “Yeah, I felt really sad when I sae this. Down Neck is in my Top 10. I love the scenes from the past. He’s totally how you imagine Johnny Boy. 64 is just to young in this day and age.”
A third added: “So sorry for your Loss! What a great character!”
She penned: “Just heard Joe passed away. A talented and lovely man. A perfect Johnny Boy Soprano. Took this at the workshop of Piece of My Heart, Bway show about Bert Berns. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Joe’s daughter Allegra Okarmus also shared her heartbreak on social media.
She wrote: “I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved Treehouse. We are both so lucky to be so intensely loved.
“I am so immensely grateful to have had him here on earth and I know that he hasn’t gone very far. He had many credits, but his favorite one by far was that of Nonno Joe.”
Joe had a number of impressive acting credits to his name, including huge hits such as The Sopranos.
In the cult TV series, Joe played Tony Soprano’s dad.
He also had roles on the big screen, landing parts in films such as Jennifer Lopez’s Maid in Manhattan, and animated films Shark Tale and The Wild.
Joe also had some theatre credits under his belt, appearing in the first ever Jersey Boys national tour, more than 2000 performances as Angelo DeCarlo.
He also starred in Broadway shows Conversations with My Father, The Boys from Syracuse, The Light in the Piazza and Oslo.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
