The Sopranos star Jerry Adler‘s recent death has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. He was a prominent actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows across various genres.

Actor Jerry Adler has died at 96. NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Adler, who spent decades behind the scenes of storied Broadway productions before pivoting to acting in his 60s, has died at 96.

Actor Jerry Adler, best known for playing consigliere Herman 'Hesh' Rabkin in The Sopranos, has died aged 96. Although he found fame on the small screen, Adler did not start acting until his early 60s - as he was preparing to retire from an illustrious behind-the-scenes Broadway career.