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.

Adler’s long stage career gave way to memorable TV turns, most notably as Herman 'Hesh' Rabkin on 'The Sopranos' and Howard Lyman on 'The Good Wife.'