Italian-American actor John Aprea passed away at the age of 83 at his home in Los Angeles due to natural causes.
Aprea is best known for his role as young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in The Godfather Part II (1974), a role he prepared for by phoning Abe Vigoda, who played the older version of the character. He initially auditioned for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather before landing the Tessio role in the sequel after discussing it with Vigoda.
Aprea had a prolific career spanning over 30 movies and 60 TV productions, including Full House, and its sequel Fuller House.
Aprea had a prolific career spanning over 30 movies and 60 TV productions, including "The A-Team," "The Sopranos," the British drama series "The Bay" from 2020-23, and the soap opera "Another World" from 1989 to 1998, where he played two characters. He also portrayed John Stamos' father on "Full House" and its Netflix revival "Fuller House."
In 1981'S 'The Gangster Chronicles' he played a mob boss.
Aprea is survived by his third wife, Betsy Parker (or Betsy Graci), a daughter named Nicole from his first marriage.
Knots Landing actor Paul Carafotes paid tribute to Aprea in an Instagram post.
No details have been shared regarding his funeral arrangements.
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