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Steven “Stevie” Van Zandt, who played the strip club owner Silvio Dante in the popular HBO show “The Sopranos” remembers his colleague James Gandolfini, who passed away on June 19, 2013. A member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, Van Zandt explains how he got the role of Silvio even if he did not have much acting experience.

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This tribute to actor James “Jim” Gandolfini following his death on June 19, 2013, include many of his fellow cast members of the popular HBO show, “The Sopranos” such as Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli and Tony Sirico. The creator of “The Sopranos,” David Chase, remembers when Gandolfini came in to read for the role of Tony Soprano: “It was pretty clear he was the guy,” Chase also describes Gandolfini’s amazing chemistry with Falco, who played the character of Tony’s wife. Many people discuss his meaningful friendship, working on scenes with him, his remarkable talent and how wonderful he was to be on set with.

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Mail Online shares video of people leaving the funeral of “The Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, who died on June 19, 2013 at the age of 51. Attendees included HBO executives, co-stars, friends, family members and fans, including friend Kevin Barry who described Gandolfini as a nice man, a shy man, one who was a good father to his son and who was happy with his new wife and baby girl. The funeral was held at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City.

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