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.

Jerry Adler, an actor known for his role as Hesh Rabkin on "The Sopranos," has died at 96. The star became an actor in his 60s after directing theater.

He started as a Broadway stage manager working on such shows as 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,' 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Apple Tree.'