Dennis Farina passed away today in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 69.  The cause of death is unknown, but what is known is that the world lost a superb character actor.  (It was released later on that he died of a blood clot in his lung.)

Farina was in television and movies for 31 years.  He is probably best known for his parts in Snatch. (2000) and Saving Private Ryan (1998).  He was also in 46 episodes of “Law & Order” from 2004-2006.  I especially liked his characters in Snatch. and Stealing Harvard (2002).  He usually played a tough-guy character, but he had a way of being funny at the same time.  It was a sort of charm that most people don’t possess and he will be missed.

Rest in Peace Dennis Farina.