James Gandolfini. Accclaimed character actor. September 18, 1961 - June 19, 2013. Aged 51 ...

James Gandolfini’s portrayal of a brutal, emotionally fragile mob boss in The Sopranos helped create one of TV’s greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head. His ...

He was 51.Click here to read the James Gandolfini obituary.Slideshow: Other notable deaths of 2013Related: Fellow Hollywood stars react to Gandolfini news ...

James Gandolfini, whose performance as Tony Soprano forever transformed the way we thought about the TV characters we invited into our living room, has died suddenly while on vacation in Rome. He ...

LOS ANGELES — James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO’s ‘‘The Sopranos’’ helped create one of TV’s greatest drama series and turned the ...

James Gandolfini, the actor made famous for his signature role as Tony Soprano on HBO's groundbreaking series The Sopranos died on Wednesday. All Things Considered host Robert Siegel speaks with ...