Television News Producer's visit tipped 'The Sopranos' actor off to character's death 06/04/2007 "The Sopranos" actor Steve Schirripa knew the health of his wiseguy character was in jeopardy when he was visited by the show's creator. Read More RELATED NEWS Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' dropping to only four nights a weekAshley Tisdale announces birth of her second childSelena Gomez is a billionaire TAGS: The Sopranos