Sopranos and Bad Boys actor Joe Pantoliano suffers ‘severe head injury’ in car accident
Actor was struck by vehicle during family walk
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US News Reporter
Sopranos and Bad Boys actor Joe Pantoliano is recovering from “a severe head injury” after being hit by a car.
The actor, who also played Cypher in 1999 film The Matrix , was taking a walk with his family in Connecticut when a Porsche ran into him after avoiding a collision with another car.
Pantoliano’s wife Nancy told TMZ that he was “sent flying a couple feet backwards”.
He was rushed to hospital, but is now recovering from the head injury and “some chest trauma” at home.
Pantoliano, who also appeared in Christopher Nolan film Memento, played Ralph Cifaretto in HBO drama The Sopranos from 2001 to 2004.
His family shared a photo of the actor and his head injury on Instagram, writing: “Joey is home recovering. He has a severe head injury and some chest trauma. He is going to be dark for a couple days while recovering.
“Thank you for all the well wishes and positive vibes. Keep them coming! We’ll reading them to him to help him get better!”
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