2023-11-22 09:22:04
A news that mourns the entertainment industry, actress Suzanne Shepherd, known for her roles in the television series ‘The Sopranos’ and the film ‘Goodfellas’ by Martin Scorsese, died at her residence in New York at the age of 89. years.
A career full of success
Suzanne Shepherd, born October 31, 1934, not only excelled in acting but was also a widely respected theater director and acting teacher.
Her career took off with her portrayal of Aunt ‘Tweedy’ in the 1988 film ‘Mystic Pizza’, which starred Julia Roberts in a leading role.
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In addition to her prominent role on ‘The Sopranos’ as ‘Karen Hill’s’ mother, Shepherd made her mark in the film industry with appearances in films such as ‘Uncle Buck’ in 1989 and ‘Lolita’ in 1997.
With a career that spanned more than three decades, the actress also made notable appearances in the television series ‘Law and Order’ and, in a more recent role, in the CBS police production called ‘Blue Bloods’.
Her last on-screen performance came in ‘The Performance’ (2023), in which she played the role of a character named ‘Tess’.
A career in acting and teaching
The actress also excelled in the world of theater and dedicated more than four decades to teaching at her own acting studio in New York City. Her training included working with legendary industry professionals such as Sanford Meisner, Herbert Berghof and Larry Arrick.
‘The Sopranos’ colleague speaks out about his departure
Following the news of his death, colleagues and friends in the industry have expressed their condolences and farewells.
‘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.
Other actors from ‘The Sopranos’ who died
The death of Suzanne Shepherd adds to the losses that the cast of ‘The Sopranos’ has suffered 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 void in the hearts of fans of the iconic television series.
“It pains me to report that my dear friend, colleague and accomplice in wrongdoing, the great Tony Sirico, has died. No one was like Tony, he was the toughest, the most loyal and the noblest of everyone I knew. I was by his side through many things, the good times and the bad. But mostly they were good. And we laughed a lot. We had chemistry as Christopher and Paulie, and I’m proud to say that much of my best work, and the one I had the most fun with, was with my dear friend, Tony. I will always miss him. He is someone truly irreplaceable. I send my love to his family, his friends, and his many fans. He was loved and will never be forgotten. Today I am heartbroken”, Michael Imperioli remembered Tony Sirico on Instagram with some emotional words.
A few months ago, in March 2022, they also mourned the loss of Paul Herman, who died at the same age as Suzanne Shepherd. On screen, Herman had given life to ‘Peter Beansie’, a character closely linked to the world of drug trafficking and the ‘DiMeo’ crime family.
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