News that mourns the entertainment industry: actress Suzanne Shepherd, known for her roles in the television series “The Sopranos” and the Martin Scorsese film “Goodfellas”, has died at the age of 89 at her residence in New York.
A career full of success
Suzanne Shepherd, born October 31, 1934, was not only an outstanding actress, but also a widely respected theater director and acting teacher.
Her career began with her portrayal of Aunt “Tweedy” in the 1988 film “Mystic Pizza,” which starred Julia Roberts.
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In addition to her breakout role as Karen Hill’s mother on The Sopranos, Shepherd made a name for herself in the film industry with appearances in films such as Uncle Buck in 1989 and Lolita in 1997.
Over the course of a career that has spanned more than three decades, the actress has also made notable appearances on the television series “Law and Order” and in a more recent role on the CBS police production “Blue Bloods.”
Her last on-screen appearance was in “The Performance” (2023), in which she played the role of a character named “Tess”.
A career as an actress and teacher
The actress also excelled in the world of theater, devoting more than four decades to teaching in her own acting studio in New York City. His training included working with legendary industry professionals such as Sanford Meisner, Herbert Berghof and Larry Arrick.
“The Sopranos” colleague comments on his departure
Following the news of his death, colleagues and friends from the industry expressed their condolences and farewell.
“The Sopranos” actor Ray Abruzzo shared an emotional message on Instagram remembering the actress. “It is sad to hear of the passing of Suzanne Shepherd. A force of nature. Actress, teacher,” he wrote.
More actors from ‘The Sopranos’ who have died
Suzanne Shepherd’s death adds to the losses suffered by the cast of “The Sopranos” in recent years, including the tragic departure of James Gandolfini in 2013.
Other cast members such as Robert LuPone and Tony Sirico have also recently departed, leaving a hole in the hearts of fans of the legendary television series.
“It pains me to report that my dear friend, colleague and accomplice in wrongdoing, the great Tony Sirico, has died. There was no one like Tony, he was the toughest, most loyal and noble of everyone I knew. I was by his side in many things, in good times and bad. But mostly they were good. And we laughed a lot. As Christopher and Paulie, we had great chemistry and I’m proud to say that most of my best work and the work I’ve enjoyed the most has been done with my dear friend Tony. I will always miss him. He is truly irreplaceable. I send my love to his family, his friends and his many fans. He was loved and will never be forgotten. “Today my heart is broken,” Michael Imperioli remembered Tony Sirico on Instagram with emotional words.
A few months ago, in March 2022, they also mourned Paul Herman, who died at the same age as Suzanne Shepherd. On screen, Herman brought to life “Peter Beansie,” a character closely linked to the world of drug trafficking and the “DiMeo” crime family.