American actor Vinny Vella dies aged 72

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 22, ARMENPRESS. American actor Vinny Vella, known for his roles in Casino and The Sopranos films, has died at the age of 72 from liver cancer, USA Today reports.

“We are saddened to report that Vinny Vella has passed away, and I’m sure that no one more saddened than himself. Vinny loved life, his family, friends and fans. He was easily one of the funniest, endearing actors to have ever graced the screen”, the actor’s Facebook page said in a statement.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan