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ROBERT LuPone has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at 76. The TV veteran, who famously appeared on The Sopranos and in numerous Broadway shows, was the brother of famed actor Patti LuPone. Born in Brooklyn, New Yorker LuPone graduated from The Juilliard School in 1968 with a degree in dance.

Broadway actor and The Sopranos star Robert LuPone has died aged 76.Robert was the brother of Broadway legend Patti LuPone.But the star, who died following a pancreatic cancer battle, also had many Broadway credits to his name.He starred in Noel Coward's Sweet Potato in 1968, which was the year he graduated New York's prestigious performing arts college, The Juilliard School.His other Broadway turns saw him appear in Minnie's Boys, The Rothschilds, The Magic Show, A View from the Bridge, True West, and A Thousand Clowns.LuPone also appeared in beloved American soap operas; including Guiding Light and All My Children, with the latter seeing him land a Daytime Emmy nomination.But undoubtedly his most recognised role was that of Dr Bruce "Cooze" Cusamano in television hit, The Sopranos, which saw him appear in six episodes.Cooze was Tony Soproano's neighbour and doctor.Another iconic show, in which LuPone appeared, was Sex and the City, which saw him play Len Schneider, Samantha Jones's neighbour.LuPone is survived by his wife and son.