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.

After spending years in behind-the-scenes roles on Broadway, he enjoyed a late career transformation to become an actor in films and on television.