R.I.P Tony Soprano [Archive] - Simple Living Forums

iris lilies

6-19-13, 8:55pm

This sucks so much. James Gandolfini died suddenly today at the age of 51.

I didn't see The Sopranos until a few years after the run was finished. Tony got me through the most difficult period I'd ever had at work, at time when technology and employees completely sucked.

I had no idea going into it that I would love the Sopranos as much as I did. But Tony, Paulie, Carmella--they were compelling to watch. They distracted me from the problems of no functioning computer on my desk, 1/3 of staff out on FMLA, responsibility of running a service when I couldn't even access the basic electronic files, etc.

Tony, I love you and will miss you!

catherine

6-19-13, 9:20pm

Wow! OMG, I didn't know.

treehugger

6-19-13, 11:19pm

This news actually made my jaw drop when I heard it on the way home from work. I agree; those were some compelling characters. RIP, James.

Kara

Tussiemussies

6-19-13, 11:21pm

R.I.P. James

KayLR

6-20-13, 3:08pm

This is very sad, indeed. You know, I have never watched The Sopranos, although I would like to. (Never had control of the remote when it was running) But I saw Gandolfini in a movie called, "Welcome to the Rileys," and if you ever get the chance, rent it. He was wonderful.

CathyA

6-20-13, 4:46pm

I wonder if heart disease runs in his family? Sad.

KayLR

6-20-13, 6:18pm

He had a comic side too---one of my favorite movies, "Get Shorty" features Gandolfini as a bodyguard tough guy with a soft side.

treehugger

6-20-13, 9:52pm

He had a comic side too---one of my favorite movies, "Get Shorty" features Gandolfini as a bodyguard tough guy with a soft side.

In The Mexican, he played a hit man tough guy with a soft side. :)

Kara

rodeosweetheart

6-22-13, 8:07am

RIP in deed. This is such a loss--what a talented man.