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Frank Vincent of “The Sopranos” & “Goodfellas” Dead At 78

Frank Vincent passed away today in New Jersey, at the age of 78. He was best known for his role on “The Sopranos” as Phil Leotardo. According to TMZ, Vincent…

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: The cast and crew of The Sopranos accept their Outstanding Drama Series award onstage during the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on September 16, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Frank Vincent passed away today in New Jersey, at the age of 78.

He was best known for his role on "The Sopranos" as Phil Leotardo.

According to TMZ, Vincent was in the acting industry for over forty years. He also appeared in the movie "Goodfellas," along with other Martin Scorsese films.

Vincent's death is attributed to open heart surgery. He was scheduled to have surgery today and passed away during the operation.

R.I.P. Frank Vincent.

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