Sopranos Family Tributes James Gandolfini: 'He Was A Man Of Tremendous Depth And Sensitivity'

By Team TVLine June 20, 2013 11:03 am EST

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Lorraine Bracco, 'Dr. Melfi'"We lost a giant today. I am utterly heartbroken."

Lorraine Bracco, 'Dr. Melfi'

"We lost a giant today. I am utterly heartbroken."

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Sopranos creator David Chase"He was a genius. Anyone who saw him even in the smallest of his performances knows that. He is one of the greatest actors of this or any time. A great deal of that genius resided in those sad eyes. He was my partner. ... He was my brother in ways I can't explain and never will be able to explain."

Sopranos creator David Chase

"He was a genius. Anyone who saw him even in the smallest of his performances knows that. He is one of the greatest actors of this or any time. A great deal of that genius resided in those sad eyes. He was my partner. ... He was my brother in ways I can't explain and never will be able to explain."

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Edie Falco, 'Carmela'"I am shocked and devastated by Jim's passing. He was a man of tremendous depth and sensitivity, with a kindness and generosity beyond words. I consider myself very lucky to have spent 10 years as his close colleague. My heart goes out to his family, as those of us in his pretend one hold on to the memories of our intense and beautiful time together. The love between Tony and Carmela was one of the greatest I've ever known."

Edie Falco, 'Carmela'

"I am shocked and devastated by Jim's passing. He was a man of tremendous depth and sensitivity, with a kindness and generosity beyond words. I consider myself very lucky to have spent 10 years as his close colleague. My heart goes out to his family, as those of us in his pretend one hold on to the memories of our intense and beautiful time together. The love between Tony and Carmela was one of the greatest I've ever known."

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Sopranos producer Brad Grey"Jimmy was one of the most talented, authentic and vulnerable actors of our time. He was unorthodox and truly special in so many ways. He had the sex appeal of Steve McQueen or Brando in his prime, as well as the comedic genius of Jackie Gleason."

Sopranos producer Brad Grey

"Jimmy was one of the most talented, authentic and vulnerable actors of our time. He was unorthodox and truly special in so many ways. He had the sex appeal of Steve McQueen or Brando in his prime, as well as the comedic genius of Jackie Gleason."

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Michael Imperioli, 'Christopher'"Jimmy treated us all like family, with a generosity, loyalty and compassion that is rare in this world. Working with him was a pleasure and a privilege. I will be forever grateful having had a friend the likes of Jimmy."

Michael Imperioli, 'Christopher'

"Jimmy treated us all like family, with a generosity, loyalty and compassion that is rare in this world. Working with him was a pleasure and a privilege. I will be forever grateful having had a friend the likes of Jimmy."

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Vincent Pastore, 'Sal'"He was a brother, a great friend and a great actor. When you were in a scene with Jimmy, it shined. He was a perfectionist, but always wanted to make sure you were happy with the scene as well. He will now become even bigger in death than he was in life. When I would see Jimmy, I would laugh with him and hug the guy. Now when I think of Jimmy, I cry, and will cry for some time to come."

Vincent Pastore, 'Sal'

"He was a brother, a great friend and a great actor. When you were in a scene with Jimmy, it shined. He was a perfectionist, but always wanted to make sure you were happy with the scene as well. He will now become even bigger in death than he was in life. When I would see Jimmy, I would laugh with him and hug the guy. Now when I think of Jimmy, I cry, and will cry for some time to come."

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Steve Schirripa, 'Bobby' "Jimmy was a dear friend and like a brother to me. He was a great actor and a great father. I will miss him terribly. I am very sad."

Steve Schirripa, 'Bobby'

"Jimmy was a dear friend and like a brother to me. He was a great actor and a great father. I will miss him terribly. I am very sad."

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 'Meadow' "This news has left me heartbroken.... I spent 10 years of my life studying and admiring one of the most brilliant actors, yes, but more importantly one of the greatest men. Jim had the ability, unbeknownst to him, to make you feel like everything would be alright if he was around. I treasure my memories with him and feel so honored that I was an up-close witness to his greatness."

Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 'Meadow'

"This news has left me heartbroken.... I spent 10 years of my life studying and admiring one of the most brilliant actors, yes, but more importantly one of the greatest men. Jim had the ability, unbeknownst to him, to make you feel like everything would be alright if he was around. I treasure my memories with him and feel so honored that I was an up-close witness to his greatness."

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Tony Sirico, 'Paulie'"Jimmy was one of my closest friends in life. He helped me with my career as well as my personal life. We visited troops together in Iraq and became very close. He will be missed and I love him."

Tony Sirico, 'Paulie'

"Jimmy was one of my closest friends in life. He helped me with my career as well as my personal life. We visited troops together in Iraq and became very close. He will be missed and I love him."

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Aida Turturro, 'Janice'"I’ve not only lost a great friend, but a true brother, on screen and off. James was the most generous actor to work with, but more so, a man with a heart of gold. I love him and my heart goes out to his family."

Aida Turturro, 'Janice'

"I've not only lost a great friend, but a true brother, on screen and off. James was the most generous actor to work with, but more so, a man with a heart of gold. I love him and my heart goes out to his family."

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Steven Van Zandt, 'Silvio'"I have lost a brother and a best friend. The world has lost one of the greatest actors of all time."

Steven Van Zandt, 'Silvio'

"I have lost a brother and a best friend. The world has lost one of the greatest actors of all time."