Life Vinny Vella, who starred in ‘Casino’ and ‘The Sopranos,’ dead at 72 after battling liver cancer February 21, 2019 Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY Comments Off on Vinny Vella, who starred in ‘Casino’ and ‘The Sopranos,’ dead at 72 after battling liver cancer Vinny Vella, known for his role in the 1995 film "Casino" and other gangster movies, has died at age 72 from liver cancer.