Danny Aiello of 'Do The Right Thing' and 'Moonstruck' dies at 86
Source: CNN
(CNN) — Danny Aiello, a prolific actor who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as pizzeria owner Sal in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing," has died, a family representative confirmed Friday to CNN.
"It is with profound sorrow to report that Danny Aiello, beloved husband, father, grandfather, actor and musician passed away last night after a brief illness," according to a family statement provided to CNN. "The family asks for privacy at this time. Service arrangements will be announced at a later date."
He was 86.
The veteran actor appeared in a plethora of well-known roles including as Johnny Cammareri in "Moonstruck," Tony Rosato in "The Godfather II" and as Madonna's father in the "Papa Don't Preach" music video.
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Updated 1700 GMT (0100 HKT) December 13, 2019
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/13/entertainment/danny-aiello-obit/index.html
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RIP Danny 
He reminded me so much of my late uncle Rocco in that film. RIP.
and what a loss. Didn't realize his age but then time has flown by too! 
He was fantastic in "Do the Right Thing" and was an excellent character actor.
R.I.P. and thank you for your incredible performances.
