James Gandolfini last meal fried king prawns and foie gras, James Gandolfini washed down two orders of fried king prawns and a “large portion” of foie gras with at least eight alcoholic drinks just hours before he collapsed in his Rome hotel room.
The former Sopranos star drank four shots of rum, two pina coladas and two beers at dinner with his son Michael on Wednesday evening, the New York Post quotes a hotel source as saying.
Gandolfini was found in the bathroom of his Rome hotel room during a ‘boy’s trip’ to Italy with his teenage son and later died after medics spent 40 minutes trying to save the TV actor in the ambulance and hospital.
The 51-year-old is said to have eaten back-to-back orders of the prawns accompanied with mayonnaise chilli sauce at the Boscolo Exedra Roma hotel’s outdoor restaurant during the 7pm meal, just hours before he suffered a heart attack.
He is said to have eaten the entire meal by himself, along with two rounds of a pina colada with two rums on the side before having another two beers, according to the source.
The newspaper also claims that the hulking, bare-chested actor was carried out of his hotel room, wrapped in a blanket.
Results of a post-mortem examination confirmed today that the In the Loop actor died from natural causes.
Under Italian law, medical examiners are required to conduct a post-mortem 24 hours after the body's arrival in the morgue.
The star’s ex-wife, Marcy Wudarski has flown to Italy to be with their 13-year-old son Michael.
Bruce Springsteen last night played the entire Born to Run album in tribute to his fellow New Jersey native Gandolfini during a gig in Coventry.
Springsteen dedicated the iconic album to a "great friend", who starred alongside his guitarist Steven Van Zandt in the HBO mob drama.
Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony's psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi in The Sopranos, said: "I had the greatest sparring partner in the world, I had Muhammad Ali. He cares what he does, and does it extremely well."
Actress Lindsay Lohan : "James Gandolfini was a dear friend and a great man. My heart goes out to his family. He will be greatly missed."
Actor Michael J Fox : "Shocked and saddened by James Gandolfini's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends."
Singer Bette Midler : "The great James Gandolfini passed away today. Only 51. I can't believe it."
Comedian Ricky Gervais : "Damn. RIP James Gandofini. An amazing actor that made arguably the greatest drama of all time, & a funny, sweet, gentle giant off screen."
Actor Ewan McGregor :" Jesus. The world just lost one of its great actors. James Gandolfini has passed away. Thoughts to his family. Such a talent. I'm saddened."
TV host Piers Morgan : "Amazing outpouring of tributes to James Gandolfini - reflective of the huge impact he had as Tony Soprano, one of TV's greatest characters."
Actor Robin Williams : "My thoughts and prayers go out to James Gandolfini's family. An extraordinary actor. RIP, Mr. Gandolfini."
Actress Susan Sarandon : "So sad to lose James Gandolfini. One of the sweetest, funniest, most generous actors I’ve ever worked with. Sending prayers to his family."
Former US President hopeful John McCain : "RIP James Gandolfini, one of the nicest guys I've ever met."
Illusionist Derren Brown : "Ah- we have lost James Gandolfini. Bad bad news."
Author Irvine Welsh : "R.I.P. James Gandolfini, aka Tony Soprano. What an amazing actor that guy was."
Director Wes Craven : "Farewell to the great American actor James Gandolfini. I was a huge fan. My condolences to his family and his many fans."
Former Guns'N'Roses guitarist Slash : "Terribly sad news about James Gandolfini's passing. Such a fantastic actor. RIP."
Director Kevin Smith : "RIP James Gandolfini! Your iconic portrayal of mob boss Tony Soprano gave soul to a monster and fostered perverse pride in the Garden State!"
Actor Rob Lowe : "James Gandoldini gave the greatest performance in the history of television. He was also a kind man. Condolences to his family."
Actress Mia Farrow : "Awful awful news. James Gandolfini will be missed. He was a great actor. Just great."
Actor Jeff Daniels : "RIP James Gandolfini. A great friend."
Actor Steve Carell : "James Gandolfini. What a great loss."
Comedian Stephen Merchant : "RIP James Gandolfini. Has an actor ever inhabited a role as completely as he did with Tony Soprano? What a talent, what a loss."
Rap record label boss Russell Simmons : "Not tony soprano! Damn. Such a good guy and a great actor. James, rest in peace.."
Comedian Kevin Bridges : "Gutted about James Gandolfini. Tragic news, hero."
Comedian Dara O'Briain : "That's very sad about James Gandolfini. Loved him ever since that brilliant scene in True Romance... RIP"
Comedian Alan Davies : "Can't believe that James Gandolfini has died. Really sad news. People will still be talking about Tony Soprano 50 years from now."
DJ Chris Moyles : "Never met you but loved your work so much that I wish I had. RIP James Gandolfini."
HBO , the channel behind The Sopranos, said in a statement: “He was special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect.”
His managers added: "It is with immense sorrow that we report our client James Gandolfini passed away today while on holiday in Rome, Italy.
"Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him deeply. He and his family were part of our family for many years and we are all grieving."
The former Sopranos star drank four shots of rum, two pina coladas and two beers at dinner with his son Michael on Wednesday evening, the New York Post quotes a hotel source as saying.
Gandolfini was found in the bathroom of his Rome hotel room during a ‘boy’s trip’ to Italy with his teenage son and later died after medics spent 40 minutes trying to save the TV actor in the ambulance and hospital.
The 51-year-old is said to have eaten back-to-back orders of the prawns accompanied with mayonnaise chilli sauce at the Boscolo Exedra Roma hotel’s outdoor restaurant during the 7pm meal, just hours before he suffered a heart attack.
He is said to have eaten the entire meal by himself, along with two rounds of a pina colada with two rums on the side before having another two beers, according to the source.
The newspaper also claims that the hulking, bare-chested actor was carried out of his hotel room, wrapped in a blanket.
Results of a post-mortem examination confirmed today that the In the Loop actor died from natural causes.
Under Italian law, medical examiners are required to conduct a post-mortem 24 hours after the body's arrival in the morgue.
The star’s ex-wife, Marcy Wudarski has flown to Italy to be with their 13-year-old son Michael.
Bruce Springsteen last night played the entire Born to Run album in tribute to his fellow New Jersey native Gandolfini during a gig in Coventry.
Springsteen dedicated the iconic album to a "great friend", who starred alongside his guitarist Steven Van Zandt in the HBO mob drama.
Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony's psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi in The Sopranos, said: "I had the greatest sparring partner in the world, I had Muhammad Ali. He cares what he does, and does it extremely well."
Actress Lindsay Lohan : "James Gandolfini was a dear friend and a great man. My heart goes out to his family. He will be greatly missed."
Actor Michael J Fox : "Shocked and saddened by James Gandolfini's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends."
Singer Bette Midler : "The great James Gandolfini passed away today. Only 51. I can't believe it."
Comedian Ricky Gervais : "Damn. RIP James Gandofini. An amazing actor that made arguably the greatest drama of all time, & a funny, sweet, gentle giant off screen."
Actor Ewan McGregor :" Jesus. The world just lost one of its great actors. James Gandolfini has passed away. Thoughts to his family. Such a talent. I'm saddened."
TV host Piers Morgan : "Amazing outpouring of tributes to James Gandolfini - reflective of the huge impact he had as Tony Soprano, one of TV's greatest characters."
Actor Robin Williams : "My thoughts and prayers go out to James Gandolfini's family. An extraordinary actor. RIP, Mr. Gandolfini."
Actress Susan Sarandon : "So sad to lose James Gandolfini. One of the sweetest, funniest, most generous actors I’ve ever worked with. Sending prayers to his family."
Former US President hopeful John McCain : "RIP James Gandolfini, one of the nicest guys I've ever met."
Illusionist Derren Brown : "Ah- we have lost James Gandolfini. Bad bad news."
Author Irvine Welsh : "R.I.P. James Gandolfini, aka Tony Soprano. What an amazing actor that guy was."
Director Wes Craven : "Farewell to the great American actor James Gandolfini. I was a huge fan. My condolences to his family and his many fans."
Former Guns'N'Roses guitarist Slash : "Terribly sad news about James Gandolfini's passing. Such a fantastic actor. RIP."
Director Kevin Smith : "RIP James Gandolfini! Your iconic portrayal of mob boss Tony Soprano gave soul to a monster and fostered perverse pride in the Garden State!"
Actor Rob Lowe : "James Gandoldini gave the greatest performance in the history of television. He was also a kind man. Condolences to his family."
Actress Mia Farrow : "Awful awful news. James Gandolfini will be missed. He was a great actor. Just great."
Actor Jeff Daniels : "RIP James Gandolfini. A great friend."
Actor Steve Carell : "James Gandolfini. What a great loss."
Comedian Stephen Merchant : "RIP James Gandolfini. Has an actor ever inhabited a role as completely as he did with Tony Soprano? What a talent, what a loss."
Rap record label boss Russell Simmons : "Not tony soprano! Damn. Such a good guy and a great actor. James, rest in peace.."
Comedian Kevin Bridges : "Gutted about James Gandolfini. Tragic news, hero."
Comedian Dara O'Briain : "That's very sad about James Gandolfini. Loved him ever since that brilliant scene in True Romance... RIP"
Comedian Alan Davies : "Can't believe that James Gandolfini has died. Really sad news. People will still be talking about Tony Soprano 50 years from now."
DJ Chris Moyles : "Never met you but loved your work so much that I wish I had. RIP James Gandolfini."
HBO , the channel behind The Sopranos, said in a statement: “He was special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect.”
His managers added: "It is with immense sorrow that we report our client James Gandolfini passed away today while on holiday in Rome, Italy.
"Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him deeply. He and his family were part of our family for many years and we are all grieving."
