New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took some time to eulogize James Gandolfini on Twitter tonight, which we guess is appropriate considering that both the actor and his best known role were iconic in the state. While the tributes to Gandolfini himself are in order, we can’t help but wonder if mob boss Tony Soprano is the image that Christie wants other Americans to have of New Jersey. Still, we’ll give him this one. Gandolfini was one of the greats.
I was a huge fan of his and the character he played so authentically, Tony Soprano.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) June 20, 2013
I have gotten to know Jimmy & many of the other actors in the Sopranos cast & I can say that each of them are an individual NJ treasure.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) June 20, 2013
Mary Pat & I express our deepest sympathies to Mr. Gandolfini’s wife & children, and our prayers are with them at this terrible time.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) June 20, 2013
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