James Gandolfini dead at 51

[Seshmeister]

I think it's maybe a bit premature to start blaming his death on a pulmonary embolism caused by a flight without any evidence especially given that he wouldn't have been in economy.

Chances are as a pretty fat guy who smoked cigars he just got unlucky on the percentages that most get away with until a bit older but even that is speculation.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I think it's maybe a bit premature to start blaming his death on a pulmonary embolism caused by a flight without any evidence especially given that he wouldn't have been in economy.

Chances are as a pretty fat guy who smoked cigars he just got unlucky on the percentages that most get away with until a bit older but even that is speculation.

So a guy sitting in first class can't get a clot ??

I hear ya, it's just speculation.....

But I am getting a chuckle out of the people saying he was "chubby"..... Clinically obese is more like it.....

[Romeo Delight]

People look at me like I have lost my mind when I get up on flights and just stand...I just feel better doing it and my knees are always hitting the seat. Glad there are other benefits to it. Such a shame. I wanted a movie. I feel badly for his family

[jhale667]

So a guy sitting in first class can't get a clot ??

I hear ya, it's just speculation.....

But I am getting a chuckle out of the people saying he was "chubby"..... Clinically obese is more like it.....

This came up at the office today and a (not skinny) co-worker got SUPER defensive - "Your weight doesn't have anything to do with that!" Really? Being obese doesn't up your chances of heart attack and/or stroke? Medical professionals beg to differ...

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Yeah, I would like to go to Australia and New Zealand some day.....

I'm just not sure I want to FLY there. I believe that's about 17 hours.

aukland, 2015!!!!!

[Seshmeister]

So a guy sitting in first class can't get a clot ??

I hear ya, it's just speculation.....

But I am getting a chuckle out of the people saying he was "chubby"..... Clinically obese is more like it.....

'Chubby' by American standards.

My reckoning was that transatlantic West to East is usually overnight so in First Class he would basically be sleeping in a fairly decent bed.

Who knows, I haven't even seen a report that said how long he was in Italy.

Gary Moore died at 58 just by getting drunk on holiday.

I've known many friends and family over the years who have got drunk on a holiday in their late 50s or 60s or 70s and completely got away with it. All of them every New Years Eve for a start.

Bad luck/genes are probably the main factor.

People, especially the media hate bad luck as an answer to anything so you get the speculation. The first thing most people want to do when they hear about any tragic death be it premature or a kid dying or whatever is to find a reason that doesn't apply to them. It seems to be human nature.

"Ahh they smoked? Good I don't smoke so it couldn't happen to me" kind of thing.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

The DLR episode of The Sopranos is on HBO right now....

[mdk1967]

"I live my life like there's no tomorrow." - David lee Roth

Words to live by indeed.

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly...8958/#52268958

[Jack68]

Too soon? Fucking Van Morrison right?

[Seshmeister]

"I live my life like there's no tomorrow." - David lee Roth

Words to live by indeed.

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly...8958/#52268958

Weird picture.

If I didn't know I wouldn't have recognised Roth there...

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Weird picture.

If I didn't know I wouldn't have recognised Roth there...

i sent this pic to one of the guys at work, "look mark, both of our idols together" he replied "that's sammy hagar?" ........ mother fucker.....

[Grant]

Very sad news indeed.

He also played a good role in the late-90s remake of 12 Angry Men with Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott.

RIP, Signor Gandolfini.

[FORD]

[ELVIS]

I like how "Thom" uses the Nazi IBM font for his phone numbers...

[private parts]

One of the greatest scenes in that show.

One of the MANY greatest scenes in that show.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

http://www.today.com/entertainment/j...two-6C10527172

James Gandolfini left most of his $70 million estate to his two children

Maria Elena Fernandez
6 hours ago

Six months before he died, actor James Gandolfini signed a will leaving most of his $70 million fortune to his two children.

Documents filed Tuesday in Manhattan Surrogate’s Court, and obtained by the New York Post, show the “Sopranos” star remembered other members of his family and some close friends, but the majority of his assets and personal belongings were left to his 13-year-son, Michael, and 8-month-old daughter, Liliana Ruth.

Michael, who was vacationing with his father in Italy on June 19 when the actor died of a heart attack, will receive the bulk of the estate through a trust set aside for him until he turns 21. He will also receive his father's clothing and jewelry and first option to purchase his father's condominium (and parking space) in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.

The will states that "other provisions" have been made for Gandolfini's wife, Deborah Lin, who will also split the remainder of the estate with their young daughter and the actor's two sisters.

Michael Gandolfini also will split his father’s house and land in Italy with his sister. When they both turn 25, the property will be transferred to them. "It is my hope and desire that they will continue to own said property and keep it in our family for as long as possible," the documents state.

The 51-year-old actor also left $200,000 to his assistant, $50,000 to a friend, $500,000 each to his two nieces, $100,000 to his godson, and $250,000 to two friends.

About 1,500 fans, family members and friends, including Gandolfini's "Sopranos" co-stars, attended the actor's funeral last week in New York.

[Seshmeister]

I hope the kids beat the odds...

[Seshmeister]

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