Gangster of ‘The Sopranos’ Tony Sirico Dies at 79

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Actor Tony Sirico, who played eccentric gangster Pauly Walnuts on “The Sopranos,” died Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Tony Sirico was 79 years old

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Actor Tony Sirico’s manager Bob McGowan confirmed Tony Sirico’s death

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Paulie Walnuts – this is Paul Gualtieri’s nickname because he once hijacked a truck full of nuts

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Paulie wore tracksuits, slept with hookers, was terrified of germs, hated cats, and watched television in a chair covered in plastic

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He hated being stuck with a nearly $900 restaurant check but could appreciate a tasty ketchup packet when there was nothing else to eat on a cold night in the Pine Barrens.

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