RIP Tony Sirico

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The gentleman who played Paulie Walnuts has passed away

Actor Tony Sirico, who is best known for playing henchman Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri on HBO's "The Sopranos," has died, according to his manager Bob McGowan.

He was 79, according to his IMDB profile.

McGowan did not provide a cause of death, but called Sirico a "very loyal and long-term client" of 25 years and someone who "always gave to charity."

Sirico's "Sopranos" co-star Michael Imperioli also shared the news on Instagram, saying Sirico died on Friday.

Yep, Paulie's probably upstairs annoying the f**k out of Tony Soprano right now...

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