"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. Bruce Cusamano, Tony Soprano’s family physician and neighbor, on "The Sopranos." The actor was the brother of theater legend Patti LuPone.
The Manhattan Class Company Theater, which Robert LuPone co-founded, confirmed his death from a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (Getty Images) MCC Theater shared a statement on their website, as LuPone’s co-founders Bernard Tesley and Will Canter honored the late actor. "MCC founding Co-Artistic Director Bob LuPone passed away Saturday, August 27 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia, his son Orlando, sister Patti, and brother William. He is also survived by the profound impact he had on us," Tesley and Canter wrote.
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