John Aprea, one of many stars of “The Godfather Half II” and “Full Home,” is lifeless of pure causes … TMZ has realized.
His supervisor Will Levine tells us … the actor handed away on August 7, at his dwelling in Los Angeles, with members of the family by his aspect.
John referred to as his function as younger Salvatore Tessio his biggest profession achievement. He had initially auditioned to be Michael Corleone within the OG ‘Godfather,’ which in fact went to Al Pacino. However, Francis Ford Coppola referred to as again Aprea for the 1974 sequel.
John’s profitable profession truly began with one other traditional, as he made his appearing debut in 1968 in Steve McQueen‘s “Bullitt.”
Within the ’80s and ’90s he appeared on a number of TV reveals, together with “Knots Touchdown,” “Falcon Crest,” “The Gangster Chronicles” and “Full Home” — how’s that for vary?!
Aprea performed Nick Katsopolis, the daddy of John Stamos‘ Uncle Jesse character — and he returned in that function for the reboot, “Fuller Home.”
He had a few stints in Daytime TV, too, showing on “One other World” for a number of years in 2 totally different roles.
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His pal and former “Knots Touchdown” costar Paul Carafotes posted a touching tribute to Aprea, saying “Many will miss this man.”
John was 83.
RIP
