Joseph Sirabo, who played Tony Soprano's father in the hit series, has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer
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Actor Joseph Cirabo passed away on Sunday after a battle with colon cancer, his associates confirmed in a media statement.
Sirabo, who has battled colon cancer in recent years, was an actor, director, lecturer and mentor who starred on the small screen, in cinema and on stage, but will most likely be remembered for his role as Tony Soprano's father in the hit hit series.
"I was by my dear father's side when he passed away peacefully this morning in his wooden house," his daughter confirmed in an obituary post she posted in his memory on Instagram.
"We were both lucky to be so loved. I'm grateful he was here with us and I know he's not far away now either."
The #JerseyBoys family is saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph Siravo.
Joe originated the role of Gyp DeCarlo on the First National Tour, going on to perform the role over 2000 times.
He was a kind leader both on & off the stage.
Our thoughts are with his family & friends.
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- Jersey Boys (@JerseyBoysInfo) April 12, 2021
Aside from his memorable role in "Sopranos" between 1999 and 2007, Sirabo also starred on stage in the hit musical Jersey Boys and in Tony Tony and The Light in the Piazza.
Other memorable appearances by Sirabo over the years have included roles in the series "Law & Order" and "American Crime Story: America Against O. J. Simpson" and in the films "Catch the Shark" and "Enchanted."
Joseph Siravo, aka Johnny Boy Soprano, passed away this morning.
While the cause is not yet known to the public, sources suggest that his long battle with cancer has come to an end.
Joseph was an actor, producer and educator.
#RIP to the legend #fuckcancer pic.twitter.com/wtke9gyLdo
- SopranosCon (@sopranoscon) April 12, 2021
In addition to being a busy actor, Sirabo, a graduate of the prestigious Stanford and New York Universities and holds a master’s degree in acting, has also served as a lecturer and mentor at New York University and much to do with Shakespeare’s writings.
He left behind a daughter, a groom and a grandson and three brothers and a sister.