Sirico played the wisecracking confidant of Tony Soprano during the show's entire run from 1999 to 2007. The character became a fan favorite for his wisecracks and trademark hairdo.

LOS ANGELES -- Tony Sirico, the actor known for his role as Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri on "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 79. The news was shared by his Sopranos co-star Michael ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Tony Sirico, the actor known for his role as Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri on "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 79. The news was shared by his Sopranos co-star ...

Mobster Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri was played by Tony Sirico on “The Sopranos.” Getty Images He also made an appearance in the films “Godfather: Part II” and “Goodfellas.” ...

LOS ANGELES -- Tony Sirico, the actor known for his role as Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri on "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 79. The news was shared by his Sopranos co-star Michael ...