Sad News! James Gandolfini Dies at 51 RIP Tony Soprano This is so sad news to hear of the passing of James Gandolfini. I loved the show “The Soprano’s” it was so exciting to have a show filmed in my home state. I followed his character on the show until the series ended. He will live on in pop culture as the baddest mob boss in New Jersey. Jersey Is Naked sends their condolences to his family.