Joanne Sirico Bello, Richard Sirico

One of Hollywood’s favorite legends Tony Sirico has been confirmed dead. He died on Friday, July 8, 2022, aged 79.

The actor’s manager Bob McGowan confirmed his passing in a press statement on Friday.

Even though McGowan did not disclose the cause of death, he said Sirico was a “very loyal and long-term client” of 25 years and that he is someone who “always gave to charity.”

The legendary actor is best known for playing henchman Peter Paul ‘Paulie Walnuts’ Gualtieri on HBO’s The Sopranos.

Reacting to his death, Michael Imperioli, who was Sirico’s Sopranos co-star, posted the news on Instagram.

“Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big-hearted as anyone i’ve ever known,” the post read.

“I was at his side through so much: through good times and bad. But mostly good. And we had a lot of laughs.”

Sirico, a Brooklyn native, amassed several credits in the late ’80s and ’90s, appearing in films like “Goodfellas,” “Mighty Aphrodite,” and “Mickey Blue Eyes.”

Tony Sirico children: Joanne Sirico Bello, Richard Sirico

Sirico was a husband who loved to spend time with his wife and children in private life.

He had two adult children; hi daughter Joanne Sirico Bello and son Richard Sirico.

His children have been living their lives off social media and there’s a little information about where they currently are and what they do for a iiving.

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