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Repair common Windows errors and clear accumulated junk for a smoother, more stable PC - no reinstall needed.Free scan · no reinstallJohn Aprea, who played young Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in The Godfather Part II, died on August 5, 2024, aged 83. CBS News reported that his manager, Will Levine, confirmed the death and said Aprea died of natural causes in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones. The Television Academy also lists August 5 as his date of death.
Who was John Aprea in The Godfather Part II?
Aprea played the younger Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in the 1974 film. Abe Vigoda portrayed the older Tessio in The Godfather and in the sequel’s present-day storyline. Aprea had auditioned for Michael Corleone in the original film, but Al Pacino played that role; Aprea later appeared as Tessio in the sequel, according to CBS News.
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How did John Aprea die, and how old was he?
Aprea was 83. The Television Academy lists his birth date as March 4, 1941, and his death date as August 5, 2024. CBS News reported that he died of natural causes in Los Angeles, citing confirmation from his manager Will Levine. CBS published its report on August 18, 2024.
What else was John Aprea in?
Aprea worked in film and television across several decades. The Television Academy’s biography lists film appearances in Bullitt, The Godfather Part II, The Stepford Wives and The Game, as well as television roles in Matt Houston, Falcon Crest, Knots Landing and Another World. The Academy records that he appeared in more than 400 episodes of Another World.
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He also recurred as Nick Katsopolis, Jesse’s father, on Full House and returned to the role in Fuller House, as CBS News noted.
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The Television Academy lists Aprea’s birthplace as Englewood, New Jersey. CBS News reported that he moved to New York City in the early 1960s to pursue acting and later relocated to Los Angeles.
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