JOURNEY, GUNS N' ROSES React To Shocking Death Of James "Tony Soprano" Gandolfini
June 19, 2013, 11 years ago
James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 51.
Gandolfini died of a possible heart attack while on holiday in Rome, the US HBO TV network told the BBC.
According to TMZ website, New Jersey-born Gandolfini went to Italy to attend a film festival in Sicily.
He won three Emmy awards for his role as Tony Soprano, a mafia boss juggling his criminal career and family life.
"It is with immense sorrow that we report our client James Gandolfini passed away today while on holiday in Rome, Italy," said his managers, Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, in a statement on Wednesday night. "Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him deeply. He and his family were part of our family for many years and we are all grieving."GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose was a big fan of The Sopranos and JOURNEY's 'Don't Stop Believin'' ended the TV show's legacy in 2007 before nearly 12 million viewers.
The bands comment below:
Guns N' Roses: "Sad to hear the news about The Sopranos star James Gandolfini. Here (is) a couple pics from Season 6 premiere party."
Journey: "It’s truly an honor to have been able to share one of the greatest moments ever in TV history with James Gandolfini. He was an amazing actor - taken way too young – and he’ll be missed. Our condolences go out to his family."
