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Tony Sirico, best known for playing Paulie Walnuts on the beloved series The Sopranos, has died at the age of 79.

The death was announced by The Sopranos actor Michael Imperioli, who shared the news on his Instagram account with a touching tribute to the late star.

Tony‘s manager confirmed the news to Variety, saying that he was “a very loyal and great client” who “would always help people in need. He was member of the wounded warriors.”

Click inside to read what Michael Imperioli said in his tribute… More Here! »

Edie Falco, Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler flash a smile together on the red carpet while attending The Sopranos: 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion held at the SVA Theater on Wednesday (January 9) in New York City.

The three stars were joined at the event by their cast mates Maureen Van Zandt, Kathrine Narducci, Annabella Sciorra, Lorraine Bracco, John Ventimiglia, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese and Tony Sirico.

Also in attendance to show their support was the late James Gandolfini‘s son Michael, star of the upcoming The Sopranos prequel Alessandro Nivola, and producer Ilene S. Landress.

The Sopranos recently sat down with the Today show to share their favorite memories of working with the series’ lead actor, James Gandolfini, almost six years after he died unexpectedly of a heart attack – Watch below!