Quote:Frank Vincent dies at 78.
'Frank Vincent, the actor who played one of the most memorable villains on television in
The Sopranos, has died aged 78.
His family said he died peacefully on Wednesday, with his manager Melissa Prophet adding
in a statement that Vincent "lived life on his terms, creating a dynamic and successful path in
every endeavour he chose".
"His generosity and spirit extended beyond his family and closest friends, as he strived to
promote new talent in the performing arts," she said.
According to website TMZ, the veteran actor died from post-op complications in a New Jersey
hospital, following open-heart surgery.
Vincent was known for his mafioso roles in several films including Martin Scorsese's Raging
Bull and Casino...'
'...Fellow actor Michael Rapaport tweeted about Vincent's portrayal of Billy Batts in Scorsese's
1990 gangster flick Goodfellas.
"Damn the Great Frank Vincent has passed Consummate NYC actor from Goodfellas,Raging
Bull & Sopranos.Good guy who had a great sense of humour," he wrote.
"One time he let me get my shinebox in 94," he added, recalling Vincent's most famous line in
the film, where he tells Joe Pesci's character to "go home and get your f****** shine box"...'
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RIP Frank.
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