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Tony Ganios, the actor known for his roles in The Wanderers and 'Porky's, has passed away at 64 after a heart attack following surgery.
His fiancée Amanda shared the sad news that Tony died in a New York City hospital on Sunday. TMZ reported that Tony was taken to the hospital on Saturday with a severe spinal cord infection.
He had surgery but tragically suffered a "fatal heart attack" while recovering and heading for dialysis treatment.
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Tony died suddenly, leaving his wife-to-be 'shattered' (WireImage)
He starred in 1979 movie The Wanderers (Getty Images)Tony is said to have passed away on Sunday morning as he was on his way to dialysis. Tony was "experiencing organ failure", as per the report.
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Amanda told the US outlet that Tony's passing "came so suddenly" and she is left feeling "shattered". They were together for nine years and were planning their wedding just days before he was suddenly taken to hospital before sadly passing away.
She then posted a heartfelt message on social media to honour Tony. She wrote: "The last words we said to each other were 'I love you.' Love is an understatement. You are everything to me. My heart, my soul and my best friend. #I love you #tonyganios."
Fans are mourning the beloved star, who heartbreakingly passed away. The hard-man character from Brooklyn - best known for his roles in 'The Wanderers' and 'Porky's' - also made us laugh as a muscly mob lawyer in the brilliant and award-winning series 'Wiseguy'.
He showed us another side of his talent when he was awesome as Baker in 'Die Hard 2' and starred in 'Rising Sun' as well. But today, amid the sad news of the actor's death emerging, fans have been remembering him and their tributes show just how much loved he was.
One fan wrote: "We lost a real one today. Tony Ganios, you will never be forgotten brother. Wanderers Forever." Another added: "Saddened to hear about the passing of Tony Ganios. His performance in The Wanderers was both understated and larger than life. Truly unforgettable."