Hollywood mourns the loss of John Aprea, the iconic star of The Godfather Part II. His passing has left fans heartbroken. Want to know more about his final days and lasting impact? Check out the video above for the complete story.
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00:00John Apria, a renowned actor known for his intense and captivating performances on both
00:05the big screen and television, passed away on 5th August 2024 in Los Angeles, according
00:11to his manager, at the age of 83 due to natural causes.
00:15John is best remembered for his role as young Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather Part II,
00:20a performance that remains iconic.
00:22His passing has left the industry and his fans deeply saddened.
00:25His manager Will Levine expressed his grief, stating,
00:28I am very saddened by the death of Mr. Apria.
00:31He was an incredibly talented actor and loved by his fans, one of the classiest guys I knew.
00:36John Apria continued to work until 2023, notably reprising his role as Jack Madison in the
00:43TV series The Bay, the show's official ex-account pay tribute, writing,
00:47It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of the film and TV legend John Apria,
00:52who resumed the role of Jack Madison in seasons 6th and 7th of The Bay.
00:57The creator and showrunner of The Bay praised Apria, saying,
01:01It was a great honor to work with an icon like John.
01:03He was a true gentleman and professional who brought beautiful moments to the role of Jack.
01:08We will all miss him dearly.
01:10Born on March 4, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey, Apria began his career with a small role in
01:16Bullet and went on to achieve lasting fame.
01:18His legacy includes memorable roles and a continued presence in reboot projects like
01:23Fuller House.