Robert LuPone, the 'Sopranos' actor, theater artist, and brother of Patti LuPone, died at 76. He played Bruce Cusamano on 'The Sopranos,' earned a Tony ...
Robert LuPone, a theater artist also known for playing Bruce Cusamano on The Sopranos, died on August 27. He originated the role of the director, Zach, in [A Chorus Line](https://www.vulture.com/2019/09/ryan-murphy-to-produce-a-chorus-line-miniseries-for-netflix.html), which earned him a Tony nomination. “Bob was a force, an advocate, complex in the richest ways, overflowing with a youthful enthusiasm, and deeply wise as he looked in to our souls,” Telsey and Cantler [wrote in a letter](https://mcctheater.org/bob-lupone/). LuPone had pancreatic cancer over the past three years, per Bruce Cusamano on [The Sopranos](https://www.vulture.com/article/the-sopranos-10-best-episodes.html). [an Instagram post](https://www.instagram.com/p/ChxiMa6uDXs/?hl=en) from the Off Broadway MCC Theater, which he co-founded.
The actor (and Patti LuPone's brother) played Tony Soprano's neighbor and family doctor Dr. Bruce Cusamano.
[said goodbye to Paul Herman](https://www.tvinsider.com/1038681/paul-herman-sopranos-goodfellas-star-dies/), better known as Beansie Gaeta on the HBO drama, at the age of 76. Bruce Cusamano on [The Sopranos](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-sopranos/) has died at age 76 from pancreatic cancer. He received a Tony Nomination for his performance as Zach in A Chorus Line. He is also survived by the profound impact he had on us,” the caption reads. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, his son Orlando, sister Patti, and brother William. [Robert LuPone](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/robert-lupone/), who played Tony Soprano’s ( [James Gandolfini](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/james-gandolfini/)) neighbor and family doctor Dr.
Robert LuPone, known for his role in the HBO television series, 'The Sopranos', has died aged 76 following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Robert was also leader of the off-Broadway company MCC Theatre.” Tributes have poured in following the sad news of his death from fans and former colleagues. Elsewhere, LuPone starred in numerous soap operas, including Guiding Light and All My Children, his performance in the latter earning him a Daytime Emmy nomination.
"The Sopranos" star and Tony nominee Robert LuPone, the elder brother of theater legend Patti LuPone, died from pancreatic cancer.
[OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN DEAD AT 73: FROM 'GREASE' TO 'XANADU,' A TIMELINE OF THE MUSIC ICON'S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/olivia-newton-john-dead-73-from-grease-xanadu-timeline-music-icon) ["The Sopranos" actor Robert LuPone](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/celebrity-news) has died. [The Manhattan Class Company (MCC) Theater](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/genres/musicals), which LuPone co-founded, and his agent confirmed his death after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He is also survived by the profound impact he had on us," Tesley and Canter wrote. [Tony Award nomination](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment) in the original run of "A Chorus Line" and is known for his role as Dr. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, his son Orlando, sister Patti, and brother William.
Robert "Bob" LuPone, the Tony and Emmy nominated actor arguably best known for his role in hit TV show "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 76.
He is also survived by the profound impact he had on us," the MCC said. He was our best friend." Two years later, he made his Broadway debut in Noel Coward's "Sweet Potato."
Robert LuPone -- a Tony Award nominee who also starred as Tony Soprano's neighbor and family physician Dr. Bruce Cusamano on The Sopranos -- has died.
A graduate of Julliard, Robert's first professional job was in the ensemble of Liza Minnelli's The Pajama Game. Robert led the off-Broadway, non-profit MCC Theater company as an arts educator and founding Co-Artistic Director along with Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler for nearly 40 years, building it from the ground up. Robert LuPone -- a Tony Award nominee who also starred as Tony Soprano's neighbor and family physician Dr.