Edie Falco and James Gandolfini celebrate after “The Sopranos” won the 2004 Emmy for drama series. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Actor James Gandolfini at the premiere of FX Networks “Damages.” (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)
James Gandolfini joins cast members and producers of “God of Carnage” as they celebrate their best play Tony Award in 2009. (Seth Wenig / Associated Press)
Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels and James Gandolfini in a scene from the play “God of Carnage” at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Actor James Gandolfini at the Roxy. He plays a supporting role in the film “Not Fade Away,” written and directed by David Chase. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Michael Imperioli, left, Steve Schirripa and James Gandolfini at the L.A. premiere of “Nicky Deuce.” (Richard Shotwell / Invision/AP)
