00:00John Apria, a renowned actor known for his intense and captivating performances on both
00:05the big screen and television, passed away on 5th August 2024 in Los Angeles, according
00:11to his manager, at the age of 83 due to natural causes.
00:15John is best remembered for his role as young Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather Part II,
00:20a performance that remains iconic.
00:22His passing has left the industry and his fans deeply saddened.
00:25His manager Will Levine expressed his grief, stating,
00:28I am very saddened by the death of Mr. Apria.
00:31He was an incredibly talented actor and loved by his fans, one of the classiest guys I knew.
00:36John Apria continued to work until 2023, notably reprising his role as Jack Madison in the
00:43TV series The Bay, the show's official ex-account pay tribute, writing,
00:47It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of the film and TV legend John Apria,
00:52who resumed the role of Jack Madison in seasons 6th and 7th of The Bay.
00:57The creator and showrunner of The Bay praised Apria, saying,
01:01It was a great honor to work with an icon like John.
01:03He was a true gentleman and professional who brought beautiful moments to the role of Jack.
01:08We will all miss him dearly.
01:10Born on March 4, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey, Apria began his career with a small role in
01:16Bullet and went on to achieve lasting fame.
01:18His legacy includes memorable roles and a continued presence in reboot projects like
01:23Fuller House.
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