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Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

FILE - This undated publicity photo, released by HBO, shows actor James Gandolfini in his role as Tony Soprano, head of the New Jersey crime family portrayed in HBO's 'The Sopranos.' HBO and the managers for Gandolfini say the actor died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Italy. He was 51. (HBO, Barry Wetcher, File/AP Photo)

7:27 PM – James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" was the brilliant core of one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.

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