"The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini has died at the age of 51 due to a heart attack, according to Deadline.
The actor was in Italy and scheduled to attend the 2013 Taormina Film Festival in Sicily.
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James is best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano on the hit HBO series which garnered him with three Emmy Awards.
"We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family," HBO said in a statement. "He was special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect. He touched so many of us over the years with his humor, his warmth and his humility. Our hearts go out to his wife and children during this terrible time. He will be deeply missed by all of us."
It was recently reported that the actor was to reprise his role on the big screen.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to James Gandolfini's family.
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