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 Posted: Thu Jun 20th, 2013 01:28 am
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IanM



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I only heard about this earlier today. Sad. In Italy for a film festival and dead of a (claimed) heart attack at 51.

For many reasons, mainly because I am a bloke and I liked the way the characters dealt with liars, cheats and thieves, Sopranos was my favourite TV show of all time. I remember distinctly that the series raised issues about violence towards women (very bad) and revenge against vindictive teachers (not so bad... :) ).

I treasure every Soprano season's box set, and I (on the ofdd occasion) replay that stupid last few minutes of the last season to see if I can telepathically work out what happens. I still can't. Guess it is better that way...

It was an interesting gesture to give workmates and friends the signature series Kobolds as a parting gift. Pretty much a watch guy, I guess.

I did not like every character he played in his movie and HBO careers. I did not know the man personally. But he will be missed, and my respects and condolences go out to his family at what must be a very sad time for them.

RIP big guy.