James Gandolfini, the multiple Emmy award winning actor best known for playing Tony Soprano on HBO’s The Sopranos, died today at 51. He was in Italy on vacation at the time of his death, according to HBO representatives. As of this posting the cause of death is unclear, as multiple sources are citing conflicting reports of a heart attack or stroke. As longtime fans of his work, our hearts go out to James Gandolfini’s family and friends.