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Danny Aiello has sadly died.

The Academy Award-nominated actor, known for his roles in films like Do the Right Thing, Bang the Drum Slowly and The Godfather: Part II, passed away on Thursday night (December 12) at the age of 86 at a New Jersey medical facility after a sudden illness, his family confirmed to TMZ on Friday (December 13).

He also starred in Fort Apache the Bronx, Once Upon a Time in America and Moonstruck.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sandy Cohen, and their four children.

Our thoughts are with Danny‘s loved ones at this difficult time.

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Check out this first look still released from Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen‘s upcoming movie Little Italy, which recently wrapped production in Toronto.

Also starring Andrea Martin, Alyssa Milano, Danny Aiello, Adam Ferrara, Gary Basarba, Andrew Phung, and Jane Seymour, the movie is a story about a little place with a big heart – a community with deep roots that lives life loud and proud.

“Little Italy is a romantic comedy with a really big heart. Its a story about a community that loves, laughs, fights and forgives. It reminds us that love knows no boundaries,” Hayden said.

Emma said, “I’ve always been a huge fan of Donald [Petrie, the director]‘s movies and when I heard he was directing this film, a throwback to movies I’ve always loved watching, I jumped at the chance to play this character.”

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