James Gandolfini, 51 Years Old
Gandolfini's performance as Tony Soprano has been dubbed the greatest performance in television history. His other notable films include "True Romance," "Crimson Tide," and "The Last Castle." He has two children, and his son Michael Gandolfini took on a role in "The Sopranos" to continue Tony's legacy. Gandolfini died in 2013 of a heart attack while on vacation in Rome.
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