James Gandolfini died earlier today in Italy, according to reports. The Sopranos star is believed to have suffered a heart attack, and was just 51 years old.
Deadline was the first source to report Gandolfini's death.
He was in Italy to attend the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, and was scheduled to appear in an event this weekend with director Gabriele Muccino.
"Everyone is in tears," a N.Y. Daily News source said.


