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God Father actor Abe Vigoda dies peacefully in his sleep at the age of 94.

His most famous role was as Salvatore Tessio in the God Father where he was and old friend of Vito Corleone and betrays his son Michael who finds out and has him murdered in the film.

He was also recognised for his as Phil Fish in the show Barney Miller and even has a short lived spin off show called Fish

Other roles played by Abe were as John Travolta’s grandfather in look who’s talking

For those of you who remember Good burger Vigoda starred as Otis an elderly fast food worker.

In an interview after becoming famous and a recognised actor he said

“I’m the same Abe Vigoda. I have the same friends, but the difference now is that I can buy the things I never could afford before. I have never had a house before, so now I would like a house with a nice garden and a pool. Hollywood has been very kind to me.”

Vigoda is survived by his daughter, grandchildren Jamie, Paul and Steven, and a great-grandson.

Rest in peace Abe