Former flame: Lora Somoza was in a relationship with actor James Gandolfini for five years during the height of his Sopranos fame. Last week he was killed by an enormous heart attack at the age of He had reportedly just consumed an alcohol-laced final meal of deep-fried king prawns, foie gras, four shots of rum, two pina coladas and two beers. He had a huge appetite for life and fun. We were living in New York.

Meadow Soprano : This country's light-years behind the rest of the world. Most civilized countries have legalized prostitution. Tony Soprano : Don't you got somewhere to be? Meadow Soprano : I mean, it's a joke. Look what they're putting the President through. Carmela Soprano : He deserved what he got.

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The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. The story revolves around Tony Soprano James Gandolfini , a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster , portraying the difficulties that he faces as he tries to balance his family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization. These are explored during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi Lorraine Bracco.