Stars Mourn James Gandolfini

By Anne Cohen June 20, 2013

Nothing makes the Twittersphere explode like the death of a beloved star, and no exception was made for James Gandolfini, who died last night at age 51. After news broke of “The Sopranos” star sudden heart attack in Italy, Hollywood rushed to express its shock and grief in 140 characters.

Bye, bye Tony. We’ll miss you too.

The great James Gandolfini passed away today. Only 51. I can’t believe it.

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ampmdash; Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) June 20, 2013

I’m truly heartbroken to hear that James Gandolfini has passed away. He is one of my all time favorite actors. Tragic loss.

ampmdash; Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) June 19, 2013

R.I.P James Gandolfini. One hell of an actor.

ampmdash; Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) June 19, 2013

James Gandolfini on “Inside The Actors Studio”: one of the most inspiring interviews about acting I have ever seen. http://t.co/mNeUqzw8E6

ampmdash; B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) June 20, 2013

Just heard TV icon James Gandolfini has died. I’m shocked. I’m sad. I loved his work. My heart goes out to his family.

ampmdash; Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) June 20, 2013

Speechless about the loss of Mr. Gandolfini. RIP James. Love to his family and pals. One of the most compelling actors to watch all-time.

ampmdash; Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) June 20, 2013

Speechless. James Gandolfini. Really sad… Hug the kids.

ampmdash; Katey Sagal (@Kateylous) June 20, 2013

tony. we will not “fuhgeddaboudim”.

ampmdash; kurt sutter (@sutterink) June 20, 2013

Anne Cohen was the Forward’s deputy digital media editor. When she’s not looking for the secret Jewish history of Voodoo in New Orleans, or making lists about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she writes for The Assimilator. She graduated from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism with an M.S. magazine concentration in 2012.

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