On Wednesday June 19, 51-year-old actor James Gandolfini died of cardiac arrest while vacationing in Italy. Hours before his tragic death Gandolfini was photographed sitting outside an Italian restaurant, surrounded by people.
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The photograph was posted to Twitter by Bill Wixey an Emmy Award winning news anchor in Seattle. Under the picture of James Gandolfini Wixey explains that the photo was taken by his coworker and fellow reporter Susan West.
In the photo we can see Gandolfini sitting at a table in the Italian restaurant, Ciampini. James Gandolfini has what could be money in his hand, perhaps the photo was taken as he was getting ready to pay the bill.
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The expression on Gandolfini's face looks as though he was in the middle of saying something when the photo was taken. With the exception of a slightly red face there is nothing in the photo that would suggest the actor who played one of the most talked about TV characters in history was going to pass away that night.
Tony Soprano was James Gandolfini's break out role. Following the success of "The Sopranos" Gandolfini would never have to audition for a role again. His success on "The Sopranos" meant he would have movie scripts sent to his house and characters written specifically with him in mind.
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Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have been filled with tributes to the late actor, his life and his career. Gandolfini made his Broadway debut in 1992 preforming in the classic "A Streetcar Named Desire."
In 1997, Gandolfini was cast as Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos." The role would earn him three Emmys.
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