Actor John Aprea, who played young Salvatore Tessio in iconic mob flick The Godfather Part II, died on Aug. 5 of natural causes, according to his manager, Will Levine, who broke the news to Deadline Sunday. He was 83.
The actor passed away in Los Angeles, “surrounded by family,” Levine added.
The New Jersey native started in show business with the 1968 Steve McQueen film Bullitt, and would go on to star in 99 movies and TV shows throughout his career.
