'The Sopranos' Actor Bruce MacVittie Dead At 65

Actor Bruce MacVittie has unfortunately passed away at the age of 65.

As Deadline reported, his wife, Carol Ochs, told the New York Times that he passed away on May 7 at a hospital in New York City. His cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. He leaves behind his wife and his daughter, Sophia.

Bruce made his Broadway debut opposite Al Pacino in a 1983 production of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo.” However, he may best be known to TV viewers for his roles in “As The World Turns,” “Law & Order,” and his recurring role on “The Sopranos” as Danny Scalercio.

He first appeared on NBC’s “Law & Order” in 1991 and made on-and-off appearances in the show for decades. His final appearance was in a 2021 episode of “Law & Order: SVU.”

He also had roles in “Miami Vice,” “The Stand,” “L.A. Law,” “Oz,” and many others. He most recently appeared in the Ava DuVernay Netflix series “The Way They Were.” He also appeared in films such as “Million Dollar Baby,” “Stonewall,” and “Born on the Fourth of July.”

Bruce was also a celebrated stage actor who featured in many prominent roles in productions at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, the Public Theater, Playwright’s Horizons, Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature Theatre, and Cherry Lane.

Longtime "Law & Order" producer Warren Leight tweeted, "I met the great Bruce MacVittie shortly after this. We’ve worked together often. He was a beautiful, honest actor and man. The real deal. Sending love to his friends and family."

The New York Times reported a statement from Al Pacino, which said, "I loved Bruce MacVittie. His performances were always glistening and crackling, a heart and a joy to watch."

Actor Evan Handler tweeted, "I met Bruce MacVittie more than forty years ago. We worked and played together repeatedly, as actors, and as friends, throughout the ensuing decades. Overshadowing his illustrious career, for me, were the hrs he spent at my bedside throughout my life-threatening illness in '85-'89, the months he spent caring for ill & dying friends throughout '21, & the unflinching presence he granted anyone in need, no matter how dire or terrifying their circumstances."

"Please let your friends know you love them, and let them know you're as available as Bruce always was," Handler concluded.

Writer Jay Faerber tweeted,  "So sad to hear about Bruce MacVittie's passing. He's had a ton of great roles, but to me, he'll always be the guy who pushed Vincent D'Onofrio in front of the subway on Homicide. My condolences to his friends and family."