'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies at 51

James Gandolfini, who was best known for playing Tony Soprano in 'The Sopranos,' died in Italy on Wednesday. He was 51.

Gandolfini is believed to have died from a heart attack, TMZ.com reported.

He had come to Italy to attend the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, and was scheduled to participate in a festival event with Italian director Gabriele Muccino this weekend.

Gandolfini is survived by his wife Deborah Lin, who gave birth to the pair's daughter in October 2012, he also has a teenage son from an earlier marriage.