'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies in Italy

Gandolfini, who breathed his last Wednesday, is suspected to have died of a heart attack. He was in Italy on a family holiday and was scheduled to attend the Taormina Film Festival, reports thesun.co.uk.

James Gandolfini. Pic: AFP

Mourning the actor's death, actor Joseph R. Gannascoli, who played Vito Spatafore in the TV series, said: "He was the most humble and gifted actor and person I have worked with. He was a great man and I will forever be indebted to him."