The Sopranos

James Gandolfini, star of The Sopranos, dies in Italy

The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his coruscating lead performance as Tony Soprano in the US drama The Sopranos, has died at the age of 51.

Gandolfini is believed to have suffered a heart attack while on a visit to Italy.

Born in New Jersey in 1961, James Gandolfini's acting career was given a boost when he landed a part in a 1992 Broadway production of A Streetcar...