Sopranos actor John 'Cha Cha' Ciarcia has died at the age of 75.
He was known for his role as mob Consigliere Albie Cianflone on the show, as well as other tough guy roles in movies such as Goodfellas.
Ciarcia's family confirmed that he passed away on November 21 in New York following a short illness.
As well as being a successful actor, Ciarcia - also known as "The King of Little Italy" - was a celebrated restauranteur.
Ciarcia was known for owning Cha Cha's In Bocca Al Lupo Cafe - a favourite haunt for celebrities such as Robert De Niro and Danny DeVito in New York.
He is survived by his wife, as well as a sister, five nieces, three great nieces, three great nephews and one great-great niece.
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