James Gandolfini’s Death Was Hard To Process — So Sad – Hollywood Life

James Gandolfini
BAFTA 'Brits To Watch' event, Belasco Theatre, Los Angeles, Royal Tour, California, America - 09 Jul 2011

Aida Turturro Talks About James Gandolfini’s Death

We were devestated about James Gandoldini’s death, but then again, who wasn’t?! And we loved seeing Aida and James on-screen together! We got a chance to speak to Aida about James and she had a ton to say:

Well you know, everybody has a different memory because they have a different relationship. Whether it’s from television or individually. I think that to me, personally, I have a lot of love for him – I have my own memories. The beautiful thing is, he had a very, very, huge incredible soul and it just went on forever. His love & his generosity is why he had a church full of women AND men crying. It was a great loss – not because of his acting – I mean he was a great actor of course – but really because he was a generous and beautiful entity & I’ve known him since 1992 & I still kind of can’t comprehend it.

‘The Sopranos’ Cast Is Processing James Gandolfini’s Death

Sadly, it may take a bit of time before the cast fully recuperates.

I think it’s a process. I think at first you’re hit with it and you can’t believe it & then you slowly process it. Sometimes for people it takes Awhile to process – you turn around & your like ‘oh my god is he not here anymore?’ Everybody’s processing it in their own way – nobody’s happy about it & it’s not easy for anyone.

Aida Turturro Looks Ahead To The Future

Unfortunately, everyone must move on and life keeps going, even after such a tragedy like this. But, fortunately for Aida, she has a lot of new and exciting things coming up in her near future!

“My cousin’s got a new show for us, I just did a little thing for Rob The Mob, and I’m starting a wonderful decorating/organizing business – which I love doing.” How exciting is that!? Aida told us it’s called, “Home Coach. I love it – it makes me happy.” Well, good for her! We’re so glad she’s happy after all that has happened recently!

— Reported & Written by Olivia Elgart