The Sopranos star Charley Scalies dies aged 84
The actor's death was announced in an online obituary, which explained how he 'passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's' on Thursday, May 1.
The tribute read: '[He was] best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Professionally, Charley Scalies was an American actor and former business executive whose life reflected a rich blend of professional achievement, creative passion, and a true joy for life. His favorite audience was always seated around the dinner table.'
Born in 1940 in Philadelphia, Scalies most notable roles came in two of HBO's most critically acclaimed dramas.
In 2003 he appeared in all episodes of the second season of crime drama The Wire, playing Horseface, an imprisoned Baltimore longshoreman.
The following year he appeared in an episode of The Sopranos in its fifth season. More Trending
In The Test Dream he played Tony's high school football instructor, Coach Molinaro, who appears in the Mafia boss' dream and screams at him for throwing away his life to become a criminal.
Throughout his career, Scalies also appeared in other TV shows including Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU and Cold Case.
He also featured in films including Condition Red, Two Bits, 12 Monkeys, Liberty Heights and Jersey Girl.
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He is survived by his wife and 'the true love and joy of his life' Angeline M. Scalies, and his five children – Charles Scalies III, Angeline Kogut, Anthony Scalies, Christa Ann Scalise and Anne Marie Scalies.
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