Sirico appeared in all six seasons of the popular HBO show, playing the role of Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri.
Sopranos actor Tony Sirico has died at the age of 79, his family said.
Sirico played the role of Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri in the popular HBO show, appearing in all six seasons.Steve Van Zandt, James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico in The Sopranos. Pic: Barry Wetcher/Hbo/Kobal/Shutterstock The post said:"It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole lot of fond memories, that the family of Gennaro Anthony 'Tony' Sirico wishes to inform you of his death on the morning of 8 July, 2022.
"The family is deeply grateful for the many expressions of love, prayer and condolences and requests that the public respect its privacy in this time of bereavement."Sirico's Sopranos co-star Michael Imperioli described him as a"dear friend, colleague and partner in crime". The actor wrote on Instagram:"It pains me to say that my dear friend, colleague and partner in crime, the great Tony Sirico has passed away today.