A would-be singing star, he found success in Hollywood playing a variety of roles, but they were often quiet, dangerous men, like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas.”
Tag: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Francis X. Clines, Lyrical Writer for The Times, Dies at 84
He brought a literary sensibility to his widely admired work as a reporter, columnist and editorial writer, whether covering the streets of New York or the Troubles of Northern Ireland.
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Bill J. Allen, Alaska Businessman at the Center of Scandal, Dies at 85
He was one of the state’s most powerful figures, but his extensive corruption schemes brought him down — and took several politicians with him.
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Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister, Dies at 67
Mr. Abe, who was shot on Friday, helped pull his country out of economic malaise but fell short of his most cherished goal: making Japan a normal military power.
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James Caan, Actor Who Won Fame in ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 82
A Bronx native, he starred in countless movies and TV shows, but was most closely identified with the volatile character Sonny Corleone.