NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Actor Tony Sirico, best known for his role as Paulie "Walnuts" Gaultiere in the “Sopranos” died at 79 on Friday, according to fellow “Sopranos” cast-member Michael Imperioli.
“It pains me to say that my dear friend, colleague and partner in crime, the great TONY SIRICO has passed away today,” wrote Imperioli on Instagram. “Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone I’ve ever known.”
“I was at his side through so much: through good times and bad. But mostly good. And we had a lot of laughs,” he continued. “We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony. I will miss him forever. He is truly irreplaceable. I send love to his family, friends and his many many fans. He was beloved and will never be forgotten. Heartbroken today.”
Sirico was a Brooklyn native, growing up in East Flatbush and Bensonhurst.
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