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Soprano’s Star James Gandolfini Dies Aged 51

gandolfini dead with wife Deborah

In sad news this morning, actor James Gandolfini, who found worldwide fame playing the role of complex mob boss in HBO’s smash hit series ‘The Sopranos’ has died whilst on holiday in Rome at the age of 51. Unconfirmed reports cite a massive heart attack as the cause of death.

Gandolfini is survived by wife Deborah Lin, their 8 month old daughter, and his teenage son from a previous marriage.

HBO sent out this 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.’

Jolene

Jolene

Jolene enjoys writing, sharing and connecting with other like-minded women online – it also gives her the perfect excuse to ignore Mount-Washmore until it threatens to bury her family in an avalanche of Skylander T-shirts and Frozen Pyjama pants. (No one ever knows where the matching top is!) Likes: Reading, cooking, sketching, dancing (preferably with a Sav Blanc in one hand), social media, and sitting down on a toilet seat that one of her children hasn’t dripped, splashed or sprayed on. Dislikes: Writing pretentious crap about herself in online bio’s and refereeing arguments amongst her offspring.