He was 51 and has a newborn child 🙁

Wow, I didn't know about the child. At the very least, that child will know that his/her father was a well-respected actor with a great body of work.

I've never seen "The Sopranos", but I saw "Romance and Cigarrettes", a seriously awesome film, where he played the main character. He leaves a proud on-screen legacy.

Indeed an excellent actor and well liked by all! RIP

RIP Mr Gandolfini. My favourite role of yours was in In The Loop, one of the best political-themed films ever made, I'm willing to bet.