Robert Lupone: Last News

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The Sopranos star Robert LuPone has died at the age of 76.The actor, who portrayed Dr. Bruce Cusamano in the drama, died on Saturday (August 27).His death was confirmed in a statement released by the Manhattan Class Company (MCC) Theatre, an organisation that was founded by the late actor.“The MCC Theater community mourns the loss of our much loved and uniquely inspiring partner, colleague, and dear friend, Bob LuPone, who lived fearlessly and with great curiosity, good humour, a boundless passion for connection, and a whole lot of heart,” the statement read. “We will miss him deeply and always.”In a tribute posted on the MCC website it was confirmed that the actor (brother of Patti LuPone) died after living with pancreatic cancer for three years.MCC’s co-founders Bernard Tesley and Will Canter wrote in the tribute: “Bob was a force, an advocate, complex in the richest ways, overflowing with a youthful enthusiasm, and deeply wise as he looked into our souls.“He was our best friend.

Robert LuPone — a Tony Award nomineewho also starred as Tony Soprano’s neighbour and family physician Dr. Bruce Cusamano on “The Sopranos” — has died. He was 76.

"The Sopranos" actor Robert LuPone has died. He was 76.  The Manhattan Class Company (MCC) Theater, which LuPone co-founded, confirmed his death after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.  "It is with heavy hearts that we announce that MCC founding Co-Artistic Director, Bob LuPone, passed away Saturday, Aug 27 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer," MCC Theater shared via Instagram.  LuPone earned a Tony Award nomination in the original run of "A Chorus Line" and is known for his role as Dr.

who also starred as Tony Soprano's neighbor and family physician Dr. Bruce Cusamano on has died.

statement from off-Broadway’s MCC Theater, which he founded. “The MCC Theater community mourns the loss of our much loved and uniquely inspiring partner, colleague, and dear friend, Bob LuPone, who lived fearlessly and with great curiosity, good humor, a boundless passion for connection, and a whole lot of heart,” the statement continued.

Robert LuPone, known for his recurring role on hit TV show The Sopranos, has died aged 76 following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

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.

The late actor was known for playing the neighbour of mobster Tony Soprano (played by James Gandolfini), Dr Bruce ‘Cooze’ Cusamano, in The Sopranos.The news of his death was announced by MCC Theatre, which the actor had been a founder.The off-Broadway theatre paid a touching tribute to the late actor, who had a “boundless passion for connection”.The statement read: “The MCC Theater community mourns the loss of our much loved and uniquely inspiring partner, colleague, and dear friend, Bob LuPone, who lived fearlessly and with great curiosity, good humour, a boundless passion for connection, and a whole lot of heart.“We will miss him deeply and always."Robert’s on-screen credits include appearances on soap operas such as All My Children and Guiding Light.He obtained a Daytime Emmy nomination for his role as Leo Flynn in Guiding Light.He also performed in a number of Broadway shows, including A View from the Bridge, True West, Minnie's Boys and The Magic Show.Robert earned a Tony Award nomination for his work on the Broadway production, Chorus Line.

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.