News ‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico, known for role as Paulie Walnuts, dead at 79 July 8, 2022Anthony Robledo, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico, known for role as Paulie Walnuts, dead at 79 Actor Tony Sirico, known for playing Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri on the Emmy-winning series "The Sopranos," has died at 79, USA TODAY has confirmed.