The Sopranos star Robert LuPone dead aged 76 after cancer diagnosis

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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..