Tony Soprano puts a gun in Butch DeConcinis face. Or whoever.. It is clear that he is wondering whether or not he will make it back alive. "Because the scene I had in my mind was not that scene. A.J. During the Lupertazzi attack in "The Blue Comet," Patsy Parisi (Dan Grimaldi) manages to flee from his vehicle outside the Bada Bing. One common bond that ties each of the seasons together is the so-called "Aprile Curse", where during the season at least one member of the Aprile crew or family dies. "Come on, god damnit! As you can see, these are not two men that Tony can bet his life on. In "Soprano Home Movies", At Phil Leotardo's "welcome home" party after returning from the hospital following a massive stroke, Coco is seen chatting with him and the others. Killed by his fiancee, "Get the fuck outta here. Exact cause unknown, either cancer or fatal collision. Paulie sees the cat after he puts down the box full of barber scissors. Yet, even after giving a hit on Tony the green light, the two grew close again when Junior was diagnosed with cancer. Whoever killed Tony Soprano had to act quickly. Paulie Walnuts was an amazing and outrageous character, thanks to his ability to terrify and entertain viewers. Black (greying) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Firstly, lets take a look at the lay of the land. A lesson from here: if you were working in a Mafia restaurant, saw some fat man knocked another guy's teeth off, you don't say 'call the cops', you say 'get a mop'. In other words, Tony was being vague because he did not want Carmella to know that he was going to visit the man who nearly killed him. I feel like I can't stand. "Not yet, would you like one?". Sadly, it's likely that Junior died in the mental health facility. Accidentally shot upon bursting into a room when Colombian #1 was counting money. Paulie remains in Florida and still has one of the greatest tans, something that was important to him even when he lived in New Jersey. After Paulie accepts the job offer, Tony gets up and walks away. And why did he suddenly set aside all of his superstitious worries about the Cifaretto crew being jinxed? Accidentally killed by his partner during the attempted hit on, Gunshot wound to the back of the head. He even tells her, "Say hi to your dad for me!" Tony and Carmela both feel guilty about the attempted suicide, and each blames the other. Therefore, they should just remove the top guys and turn it into a crew that is subservient to the Lupertazzi family. If New York needed someone from New Jersey to conspire with them against Tony, the most obvious choice would be Paulie Gualtieri. Blunt force trauma from fall. Was his opinion of Tony so low that he thought Tony wouldn't be a real threat? ", Gunshot wound to the head. is sobbing; he cradles his son in his lap, saying "Come on, baby, you're all right, baby.". Sure. Following Paulies lead against Tony would have benefited Patsy in two ways. Fourteen year old grandson of. killed in an attempt to settle a dispute with, Gunshot wound (location unknown). Tony explains that although Paulie can be annoying on a personal level, that would be no reason to murder him. Here's what series creator, David Chase had to say in. Unfortunately, his SUV catches fire and blows up. This raises an interesting question. During one scene, he states the following: Im only trying to bring good relations between the families. Butch looks disheartened. After hearing that Tony plans on giving the job to Patsy, he immediately changes his mind and accepts the job offer. Instead, it is probably staring at a dead rat behind the wall. He tells her about his insight on peyote: "I saw that this and everything we experience is not all there is there's something else.". 6:20. Same burly and intimidating look. Four animals were killed through the course of the series: Whitetail deer by Christopher Moltisanti: (", Wild rabbit shot by Artie Bucco for eating his arugula plants he grew using seeds imported from Italy: episode 607 "Luxury Lounge" (August 2006). He offers a compromise about the asbestos removal, but Phil rejects it out of hand. Killed for insulting and slapping. There are two interesting things about this scene. It just seems like speaking to the daughter of a boss like that would be so far beyond anything you'd consider doing and Coco does it without even a second thought. Thanks T. This means everything your faith in me.. However, these scenes do highlight something extremely important. Did someone convince him that Sil would be willing to turn? I wonder how the show would have looked from Coco's perspective. A few seconds later, as Paulie is standing outside, the following expression appears on his face. He is a soldier in the Lupertazzi crime family, and at one point sexually harasses Tony Soprano's daughter Meadow, for which he receives severe consequences. The man in the Members Only jacket walks into the restroom on Tonys right. And Paulie was gobbling up every single bit of it. Finally, the disappearance of Ralph Cifaretto proved that Tony was willing to stray over the line. Although Tony Soprano and the leading members of the Lupertazzi family did sit down and broker a peace deal together, the relationship between the two of them was far from perfect. After several months of rehabilitation, he took responsibility for the entire family. Tony Soprano puts a gun in Butch DeConcini's face. He enters the restaurant, goes up to Coco, and angrily strikes him in the face with his gun, knocking him to the ground. However, if you pay attention to what the show is trying to tell you, then it is difficult to look past the likelihood that it was Paulie and Patsy who killed Tony Soprano. Lots of people die on "The Sopranos . We also know that New York was actively trying to turn members of Tonys crew against him. Or was Paulie offering Patsy a lucrative position in exchange for him keeping his nerve and sticking with the coup? "The Second Coming" is the 84th episode of the HBO television series The Sopranos, the seventh episode of the second half of the show's sixth season, and the 19th episode of the season overall. The other senior members were either dead, in prison or after turning states witness. Was this Paulies way of telling Patsy that he was to proceed with the hit on Tony? Perhaps Patsys real worry was that Burt had spilled the beans and named him as a co-conspirator? Killed in his car as revenge for the death of, Gunshot wound to the chest. The Sopranos, unlike other TV shows, does not shove the conclusions directly into your face. Vic was a home decorator and the brother-in-law of Davey Scatino, one of Tony's childhood friends. Taking out a boss is a serious act. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Season 6 2 Personality 3 Relationships 3.1 Lupertazzi crime family However, Janice seemed to be more concerned with who would get Uncle Junior's money. As Butch warns him he's making a mistake, Tony again points his gun at him and threatens with shooting him as well. As I always do, and always will. Shot twice in the head by Christopher. Coco As Paulie sits outside of Satriales, cutting a lonely figure, the cat returns. When Tony Soprano is having one of his fever dreams, he comes across Silvio Dante on the boardwalk. Died during childbirth (seen as gravestone). In my opinion, Paulie knew that such a job offer might force Patsy to rethink the coup against Tony. In the final scene, the man in the Members Only jacket walks into the restroom. Janice may have been annoying and selfish, but she seemed devastated when Bobby was killed. The only confirmed death, however, is that of the driver, since the vehicle crashed and the shot fractured the driver's window. Behind the Scenes The Members Only jacket guy was Eugene Pontecorvo's brother. When Tony and Carmella meet with the Parisi family, Patrick reveals that Meadow got a job with a successful law firm. Don't know how close his real persona is to the one he played on the show, but Coco was definitely a sinister character. At first, he is shocked and furious, but A.J. The Members Only jacket guy had the same skin tone and hair color as Eugene, which means he could have shot and killed Tony in Holsten's. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Hence the reason the series finale ended with a black screen and an extended silence. No. Carmela accepts his invitation and the two begin a serious relationship, which leads to Vic moving into the house and their eventual marriage. A steely look of determination appears on his face. Smell that? Tony then grabs Coco and puts his jaw against the counter, and, ignoring Butch's warnings, curb stomps him, knocking out nearly all his teeth. New York should have been able to steamroll Tony and his entire crew with ease. Paulie is known for wearing white shoes. Although I have no doubt that he had a soft spot for Tony, there is no getting around the fact that Uncle Paulie is a seasoned mob member who murders people for a living. Dont worry about it.. The cash was drying up and both parties were eager to get back to business and start making money again. FBI Agents Harris and Goddard visit Satriale's and ask Tony to look at some photos. Over the years, Tony did a number of things that ultimately came back to bite him in the end. Earlier in the series, Paulie had a number of secret talks with New York underboss Johnny Sacrimoni. Understandably, Tony was upset by this. A casual remark about Meadows whereabouts or her plans for the night would have been enough. Even his God forbid comes across as insincere. Meadow's expression after Coco made a move on her. After a bit of back-and-forth, Tony gives up trying to reason with Paulie and says: If you dont want the job, you dont want the job. Italian-American Multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. The look on Paulies face after he refuses to take over the Cifaretto crew. Because when push comes to shove, they only care about themselves. Paulie Walnuts committed nine known murders, Tony Soprano and Christopher Moltisanti committed eight on-screen murders each. Gender Paulies face as Tony is walking off shows us that he is a man who has a lot on his mind. Tony tells Junior he should leave that money to Bobby's kids and not Janice. If you got on his bad side, you were in dangerous territory. . He is about to hit it with a broomstick when Tony arrives and interrupts him. Blue (April 2006). Passed away many years ago. Originally, the plan was to eat manicotti (pasta) at home. Who killed Tony Soprano: Was Tonys dream warning him about Paulie? A man who was murdered by the same .38 found on Paulie, who served some time for this gun charge 8 years after the incident in 2002. Paulie Gatto and Paulie Gualtieri share the same first name. As a result, one fact that I find interesting is this: Coincidental? Coco Cogliano Shot to death in an armored car robbery in Pennsylvania. She explains to A.J. Tony Soprano and Tony Blundetto's cousin, affectionately called "Tony Uncle Philly." After surviving the shoot-out, Silvio may have gained a new perspective on life and decided he wanted to be more than a Consigliere. Alright, I gotta see some people. After several months of rehabilitation, he took responsibility for the entire family. Suicide by drowning after jumping off of the Donald Goodkind Bridge on Route 1. While they are out at sea, Tony begins to press Paulie about who leaked the joke about Johnny Sacks wife. This page was last edited on 2 February 2023, at 11:25. Then, suddenly, without warning, Tony lifts up his gun and shoots Paulie from across the table. Killed to prevent him from continuing to make collections in the territory, Shot three times with a small caliber pistol in the torso. Creator David Chase Stars James Gandolfini Lorraine Bracco Edie Falco See production, box office & company info Watch on HBO Max Male After the War of 2007, it was time to wipe the slate clean and start a fresh new relationship between the two families. The next day, his hideout in Medelln was discovered. Armen Garo - he was also in the Departed. If there is one thing that this show makes clear, time and time again, its that family and loyalty are just words to these guys. As of the end of season 6 in 2007, there were 92 deaths in total and 62 of them were human murders. IMO Coco was trying to provoke Tony. From their perspective, it made sense to get rid of Tony and start afresh with someone like Paulie Gualtieri in charge. Killed because he was with, Gunshot wound to the head. This begs the question: If Paulie was speaking to New York, did he tell them that Tony had been speaking to an FBI agent? Alive At the very least, the ending worked in terms of talking points, especially since everyone is discussing it 16 years after The Sopranos ended. If he didnt, Coco is gonna look like Roger Ebert for the rest of his life. I can put Patsy in there.. Coco lies unconscious on the ground, and Tony threatens Butch one more time before leaving. Coco, drunk on Sambuca, approaches Meadow and Patrick's table, having noticed she is the daughter of Tony Soprano. In other words, someone close to Tony knew that he and his family were planning on eating there that night. In fact, the Lupertazzi hitmen don't even bother shooting more rounds when . This episode was nominated for and won Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series at the WGA Awards. Junior started repeating that Tony never had the makings of a varsity athlete, something he said to Tony when he was a kid. After seeing her out in the city, Coco made lewd, disrespectful comments towards Meadow, not as a crude attempt to seduce her, but to provoke Tony. Rank Don't know how close his real persona is to the one he played on the show, but Coco was definitely a sinister character. 1) How can you not love the way The Sopranos fears no clich, and "The Second Coming" is such a clicha flabbergastingly beautiful, dread-filled poem, but one that is cited to death . In a number of scenes, Tony gets that look that we have all come to know. Heard, who died of a heart attack on July 21, 2017 at the age of 71, had a number of memorable roles during his career, including as the Kevin McCallister's dad in "Home Alone.". Here, we can see that Paulie is clearly floating the idea that he could become the boss of New Jersey. If Tony didn't react somewhat violently, in my opinion, he'd be seen as weak. Gunshot wound to the head. Friends . Or is this another nudge from the writers? Tonys stubbornness in regards to certain projects was also a source of annoyance for New York. Is this a flash of guilt? It once covered over 40 square blocks, but has now been reduced to one row of shops and cafes.. There were many interesting people in the diner that night, but the man in the Members Only jacket probably pulled the trigger. Killed during the New York power struggle. A man who Carmella wants nothing to do with anymore. Little Carmine tells Tony Coco almost died, and his beatdown is the last straw that makes the Lupertazzis go to war. So much in fact that fans of the show will often make jokes about them. No matter what happens or whos in charge. you die in your own arms" when he visited her in the Season 2 episode ", Tony appeals to Phil to negotiate and work together, in front of all the mobsters referring to the peace-making conversation they had in the hospital after Phil had suffered a heart attack, which happened in ", Dr. Melfi had previously quoted from Yeats' "The Second Coming" in ", When Agent Harris asks Tony to look at some photos, Tony jokingly asks him if any of them are of, As one reason to explain his constant interest in, After A.J. Come on! Killed because of the poker robbery he attempted with, Unknow subcompact pistol (probably a .22lr or .25 Acp ). As a result, the leadership of the family is there for the taking. After his escape, the Colombian governmentreportedly aided by U.S. officials and rival drug traffickerslaunched a massive manhunt. I get that, but soft or not -- if you're not a boss, and you insult the daughter of someone who IS a boss -- you have to expect to die. The show had proved over and over again that being an informant was a marker for death - just like how Tony killed Salvatore Bonpensiero (aka Pussy) in The Sopranos season 2 after figuring out that his long-time friend and associate had flipped. In Season 3, Meadow was working at a law center and was helping a young Muslim girl with legal problems. It is also worth pointing out that Sils outfit is a copy of what Michael Corleone was wearing when he delivered the line in question. Spatafore was killed under, Multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, arms, and head. Dont know him well enough to call him a friend, but Ive smoked several cigars with him (amongst other people). Eugene's life might have started to unravel quickly, which led to his brother wanting revenge on Tony. Little Carmine tells Tony that he will once again broker a truce meeting with Phil, who has shut down one of their joint construction projects. He is clearly worried about the possibility that one day, he might meet the same fate as Bonpensiero. If Paulie and Patsy were to spearhead the hit, then New York could simply shrug their shoulders and brush the killing off as an internal power struggle. Coco said of the DiMeos at Phil's "welcome home" party "Jersey, fuckin' farmers, I don't know". Family is off limits in la Cosa Nostra. No matter what happens now, or in the future. Aliases The Sopranos 7 seasons Drama 2007 English audio TV-MA Buy Tony Soprano juggles the problems of his fractious family with those of a "Family" of a different sort - the mob. Who else could command enough respect in the family? While Butch is on the phone, he decides to walk and talk. He had at least one in each season until his eventual demise in part two of Season 6. Butch protests, but Tony threatens him pointing his gun at him, ordering him to sit down. The Sopranos Creator David Chase Finally Explained Tony's Fate The cut-to-black moment has been contested by fans for years. Before they are due to go back to New Jersey, Tony recommends that they rent a boat and go fishing together. He clearly wasnt paying attention to his surroundings while he was speaking on the phone. Or maybe its both? Furthermore, the shows writers actually go out of their way to make us question why Tony would murder Paulie. (April 2003), Season 6a: Shot and left in a coma by a senile Uncle Junior, who mistook Tony for his old enemy Pussy Malanga who has been dead for 6 or 7 years. On December 2, 1993, Escobar celebrated his 44th birthday, allegedly enjoying cake, wine, and marijuana. Their relationship always felt off to me. Head bashed in with a baseball bat along with her husband. But the rope is too long to keep him submerged. The cat walks up to Paulie outside of Satriales. He is sitting in a restaurant with Butchie, talking, and then Tony comes in. This tells us that Burt was most likely an envoy of sorts. Though initially hesitant to speak about the incident, Meadow eventually tells her father, and he reassures her that "he's an idiot", but that he's "harmless", and he'll "go talk to someone". [1] Some episodes later, Tony and Phil are having a conflict over some asbestos, and after Phil rejects his proposition, Tony takes Coco and Butchie's payroll off another construction project. He had accused Paulie of leaking information and made him fear for his life. Killed to appease the New York family for the unauthorized killings of. Written by Terence Winter and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired in the United States on May 20, 2007. However, most of her friends are now lonely widows who are no longer close to anyone of note. Died the previous year, presumably of natural causes. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He also knows that Tony Soprano has a habit of dodging death. However, Van Zandt's character appears to suffer multiple gunshots wounds. In the scene, Tony talks to Dr. Melfi about the shooting. This boat trip was a big mistake on Tonys part. And that scene ended with Paulie telling Patsy Its all yours.. In "The Sopranos," Heard played a corrupt police detective who served as a source for Tony Soprano and also investigated Dr. Jennifer Melfi on Tony's behalf. "The Sopranos" creator David Chase accidentally spoiled the infamously cryptic series finale during a leaked interview for "The Sopranos Sessions," his book celebrating the Emmy-winning . I personally find this strange, as Paulie is clearly a senior member of the New Jersey crew. Immediately afterwards, Butch steps out onto the street and his phone rings. He was so respected by the family that he would have been a good choice to carry Tony's legacy. Of all the characters, Christopher had most brushes with death. Beaten to death. Earlier in this article, we pointed out that the plan to eat at Holstens was not common knowledge. Killed for conspiring with, Blunt force trauma to the head. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Coincidence? You know, make the place handicap accessible. Paulie only changes his mind after it becomes apparent that Tony will survive. Paulie is the only member of the crew who has an issue with the cat. Ultimately, the Lupertazzi family would have had to overlook too many things that Tony did in order to continue doing business with him. with a big chuckle as he walks off. Throughout the show, we are repeatedly shown that Paulie is a selfish person who will gladly put himself before anybody else. Is it guilt? The fact that any cast member could be killed off at any time was referred to as the "Big Pussy Rule" (coined by. The actor, who appeared in all six seasons of The Sopranos . Executed by. This annoyed Patsy and caused a rift between him and Christopher. Heart attack caused from the stress of putting his kids through school, onset by the strain of defecation. If this was the case, then it is plausible that the gun was in the toilet tank before Tony arrived. We also know that Patsy is fully aware of who ordered the hit, as he shows up drunk at Tonys home brandishing a gun in Season Three. Why would Patsy worry about the hit on Phil when he is not directly involved in it? Nor did I think of cutting to black . Did he do the right thing? Therefore, it is easy to understand why the Lupertazzi family might feel eager to expand its territory. Killed for beating, Multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. and hauls up the cinder block. He congratulated Phil when he got out of the hospital, and his best companion in the family seemed to be his superior Butch DeConcini, who was with him when they beat up the foreman and who tried to prevent him from being brutalized by Tony. In other words, he is probably the owner. Popular 1950s recording artist and a distant cousin of Massive Genius, died of unknown causes a long time ago. In a previous article, we explained why Tony Soprano died in the series finale. The New Jersey mob is only a fraction of the size of the Lupertazzi family. They seemed to be on good terms for several years, but Junior was then diagnosed with Alzheimer's. For many people in New York, that pill might have been too bitter to swallow. Paulies face as the fishing boat is pulling out tells us everything. Whether it was the unintentional comedy or the emotionally draining drama, The Sopranos delivered a great hour of television for over 7 years. Suicide by hanging. "Yeah, right. Died of liver cancer at age 36 many years ago. Paulie was one of the few people who knew about this meeting. Let alone anyone important. Home By the end of the scene, we would rather see Coco humbly apologize to Meadow and Tony, the Sopranos graciously accept, and everyone goes home in one piece. At a session with his therapist and his parents, he speaks of resentments going back to 2nd grade, and quotes his grandmother at the end of her life: "It's all a big nothing." Burt and Patsy attempt to extort money from a Starbucks. The signs are not that obvious. Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti (August 23 1927). (March 2003), Season 5: Almost murdered by Tony over the (untrue) rumor about Tony and Adriana having sexual relations behind his back. What did Paulie mean by this and why did this mysterious conversation happen in the restroom? Paulies reaction to hearing that Tony will give the job to Patsy. HBO / Courtesy: Everett; Jamie McCarthy/Getty. Why did the mention of Patsys name change Paulies mind so quickly? Killed in a fit of rage for abusing his wife, Shot in the head with a gun. We take em out, absorb the whole f*ckin thing.. In my opinion, this looks like the face of a man who knows that Tonys death is already in the works. My fucking daughter?!". However, they needed to wait for the right opportunity to strike. After Tony's death in The Sopranos, perhaps Silvio regained consciousness. He was outraged at Tony for having been taken off his payroll, and, in retrospect, the encounter with Meadow may have been a twisted form of revenge against Tony on his part. Therefore, it is likely that only a select few people knew where he was going to be that night. One interesting fact is that Burt Gervasi is wearing white shoes when Sil arrives to murder him. that they will be eating at Holstens diner. Soldier Killed because he was with. After realizing that it was all a ploy by Johnny to get information out of him, Paulie quickly reassesses the situation and re-diverts his loyalty back to Tony. In the final scene of the series a. Others have said that Paulies reaction could be down to the fact that he believes the Cifaretto job is cursed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Potentially plant a weapon in a toilet in the rest room. In Season Six, Tony and Paulie are forced to go on the run together after the body of a man they murdered back in 1982 is found. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Someone, somewhere, set the murder of Tony Soprano into motion. Mobster Anyway, it was about how the sopranos was meant as a big criticism of the shallowness and consumerism of America in the early 2000s as Chase saw it. There are a number of reasons why the New York family might have wanted to kill Tony. This dream bothers Paulie so much that he gets up and starts lifting dumbbells in the middle of the night. He also says that Mikey Palmice gave him a message to give to the both of them. However, he was also quite hotheaded, and could be ruthless at times, like he demonstrated when he beat up the foreman, even though it wasn't his fault that he wasn't getting his money. The Sopranos was the Big Bang of our peak TV era. A boss of a family having a secret meeting with an FBI agent? Thomas Gilardi's Driver (December 1983/January 1984). He sees a therapist. Tony admits, "I lost it, bad timing." In every season, at least two major characters have been killed off. Although this tension is extremely noticeable, it is difficult for the viewer to put their finger on what is off or why it is off. It walks up to the right of Paulie and stares at him before lying down. Although Patsy most likely hates Tony for killing his brother, he isnt stupid. The weapon that killed Anthony was accidentally dropped by one of, Gunshot wound clean through the eye while he was in his bathtub, on orders from, Garroted. He would be getting revenge against the man who murdered his twin brother. The Sopranos is the show that turned HBO into must-watch TV long before Game of Thrones ever appeared and the death toll on the long-running mobster series is very similar to what fans of Westeros are used to seeing. He knows that Tony is an impulsive creature who has mood swings and is liable to turn on him at any moment. Is Tony Soprano dead or alive at the end of HBO's 'The Sopranos'? When my time comes, tell me Will I stand up?. (September 2006), Season 6b: After a car accident caused by his drug taking which left him severely injured, Tony pinched Christopher's nostrils shut and covered his mouth, suffocating him on his own blood. Cifaretto was killed for supposedly setting the fire to the stables, which killed the racehorse, Multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. Although Tony Soprano and the leading members of the Lupertazzi family did sit down and broker a peace deal together, the relationship between the two of them was far from perfect. Tony rightfully believed that it was Paulie who leaked the joke about Johnny Sacks wife back in Season Four. Yet the show's cut-to-black finale remains one of the most . Patsys facial expression after Tony hands him the refill and turns his back to him. However, we know at this stage that Tony isnt forcing him to take the position. He was also a high profile target. This is most likely a reference to Bonpensieros murder. Afterwards, Sil informs Tony about the situation: Burt wasnt speaking for just himself. Hearing shouts, he goes out. Killed for not paying debts. In the last episode, Tony offers Paulie the chance to be captain of the Aprille crew, but Paulie refuses, citing the bad luck the previous captains of that crew had: Richie Aprille was killed by Janice, Gigi died on the toilet, and Ralphie was killed by Tony. Season 6 had the most deaths, followed by Season 5. After the boat trip, we cannot fault Paulie for feeling this way. Written by Terence Winter and directed by Tim Van Patten, it originally aired in the United States on May 20, 2007. Therefore, it is highly possible that Patrick may have mentioned Holstens to his father. Meadow and Patrick would likely have a beautiful family. Died of Hodgkin's lymphoma the week of the. Or was this a sneaky hint from the shows writers that Paulie had met Butch? In terms of the metanarrative, Adriana had to be killed as a logical ending to her tragic story.