‘The Godfather’ actor Carmine Caridi dies

Los Angeles: Carmine Caridi, who is best remembered for playing Carmine Rosato in ‘The Godfather: Part II’, has passed away. He was 85.

His representatives told Variety the actor died on Tuesday after being in a coma at Cedars-Sinai hospital here.

“From broadway, to film and television, Carmine spent over six decades entertaining audiences, and nothing made him happier. His talent, wit, warmth, and charm will be missed. Carmine passed peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, yesterday afternoon at Cedars Sinai Hospital,” they said in a statement.

Caridi’s character in ‘The Godfather: Part II’ played a key role in the territorial feud with Frank Pentangeli (Michael V Gazzo).

The veteran actor also appeared in the final part of The Godfather trilogy in a different role – Albert Volpe, an investor in Michael Corleone’s casinos who is killed in an attack at a hotel in Atlantic City.