Actor Rick Aiello, Son of Danny Aiello, Dead at 65

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Actor Rick Aiello, who starred inThe Sopranos,Twin PeaksandDo The Right Thingalongside his father, the lateDanny Aiello, has died. He was 65.

Rick’s wife Arlene confirmed the news toThe Hollywood ReporterTuesday, telling the outlet her husband died of pancreatic cancer in a Warwick, New York hospital the day prior. His older brother, stunt coordinator Danny Aiello III, also died of pancreatic cancer in 2010.

Rick had over 60 acting credits in his career, beginning with an appearance in 1984’sSilent Madnessand including roles inSex and the City, The Closer, L.A. Law, Tales from the Crypt,Ugly Betty, Law & Order: Special Victims Unitand more. His most recent credit was 2016’sNobody’s Perfect.

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Rick worked withSpike Leetwice, collaborating with the director inDo the Right Thing, in which he played Officer Long. He later reprised the role in Lee’s 1991 filmJungle Fever. Rick is also known for playingThe Sopranos' Ray-Ray D’Abaldo.

Danny, who was known for roles inMoonstruckandThe Godfather: Part II, died in 2019 after suffering an infection following treatment of a sudden illness. The Oscar-nominated actor was 86.

source: people.com