Twitter is ablaze tonight with tributes to actor James Gandolfini. The man who brought Tony Soprano to life died today of an apparent heart attack while attending a film festival in Sicily. Strangely, the event occurred just a day after Gandolfini was the victim of a Twitter death hoax.
If he IS dead, odd timing considering he was part of a death hoax just yesterday? I'm confused… http://t.co/G4eU9FhfLX
— Mark Walker (@WalkerMarkLA) June 19, 2013
Celebrity (and non-celebrity) tributes are pouring in by the bucketload. Here are some of the best.
I am heartbroken about James Gandolfini. He was a gentle giant and great man. I love this picture, I loved him. pic.twitter.com/Y1wdbeUDfK
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) June 19, 2013
Arrivederci, James Gandolfini. You were one of the great greats. We'll miss your dangerous, big heart. #RIPGandolfini
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) June 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/JonahHill/status/347502083915796481
“@CarsonDaly: http://t.co/RY3CpsF5C3 SO SAD! PRAYING FOR HIS FAMILY-
— Roma Downey (@RealRomaDowney) June 19, 2013
James Gandolfini. Unbelievably sad news. A fine man.
— Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) June 20, 2013
Rest in peace, Mr. Gandolfini.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 19, 2013
James Gandolfini was a kind, funny, wonderful guy. I'm so lucky to have worked with him. Sending love to his family. Such a sad, sad day.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) June 19, 2013
RIP James Gandolfini! Your iconic portrayal of mob boss Tony Soprano gave soul to a monster and fostered perverse pride in the Garden State!
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) June 19, 2013
James Gandolfini was a terrific actor. This is awful news.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) June 19, 2013
James Gandolfini defined our Jersey and lit up roles large (Sopranos) and small (Crimson Tide). Hope Christie honors him.
— Matthew Cooper (@mattizcoop) June 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/FilmLadd/status/347497157772849153
https://twitter.com/edhornick/status/347501020160618496
James Gandolfini? Wow…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 19, 2013
James Gandolfini played one of the greatest anti-heroes in TV history to perfection. I'm forever a fan. #RIP
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) June 19, 2013
My God. James Gandolfini died. Awful. He was only 51. Tony Soprano one of great characters in TV history. And he was good in many films.
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) June 19, 2013
Meanwhile, time for some Don't Stop Believin' RIP James Gandolfini
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) June 19, 2013
Just heard James Gandolfini has died of a heart attack at the age of 51. So incredibly sad. Breaking details on @ENews and @eonline
— Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) June 19, 2013
R.I.P. James Gandolfini. Your spirit and talent will be missed. http://t.co/yaE9i1Dhqq
— IMDbTV (@IMDbTV) June 19, 2013
Noooooo!!!!! RIP James Gandolfini. What an amazing talent. Tony has to be one of the top 3 tv characters of all time.
— Ben Finfer (@BenFinfer) June 19, 2013
heartbroken and devastated at the news of James Gandolfini. His smile, and twinkling eyes could light up the darkest heart. #GentleGiant
— giovanni agnelli (@GiovanniAgnelli) June 19, 2013
I did a play with James Gandolfini 24 years ago in a basement under a bar in the west village.
— Melissa Gilbert (@MEGBusfield) June 19, 2013
My God I will miss that man. He was so loving and talented and funny. He lived a huge life. The wind is knocked out of me.
— Melissa Gilbert (@MEGBusfield) June 19, 2013
RIP James Gandolfini, one of the nicest guys I've ever met
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) June 20, 2013
NO. Not James Gandolfini. He was in my top 5 favorite actors EVER. 🙁
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) June 20, 2013
Jesus. The world just lost one of its great actors. James Gandolfini has passed away. Thoughts to his family. Such a talent. I'm saddened.
— Ewan McGregor (@mcgregor_ewan) June 20, 2013
Met James Gandolfini in NYC, bumped into him on street and couldn't have been nicer. Rest in Peace. Much too young
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) June 20, 2013
James Gandolfini on "Inside The Actors Studio": one of the most inspiring interviews about acting I have ever seen. http://t.co/mNeUqzw8E6
— B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) June 20, 2013
James Gandolfini was a kind, funny, wonderful guy. I'm so lucky to have worked with him. Sending love to his family. Such a sad, sad day.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) June 19, 2013
James Gandoldini gave the greatest performance in the history of television. He was also a kind man. Condolences to his family.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 20, 2013
https://twitter.com/JohnStamos/status/347507360715141121
R.I.P.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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