Abe Vigoda Dead: Twitter Reacts 'Godfather' Actor, Sal Tessio Memoriam, Death At 94

It is with sad news to announce that accomplished actor Abe Vigoda is dead at the age of 94. Twitter had lots to say in their own online memoriam in tribute to the Godfather actor who portrayed hit-man Sal "Fish" Tessio.

According to Variety, the actor's daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, confirmed the passing of her father. saying that The Barney Miller actor died on at home in New Jersey. The High School USA actor is remembered for his memorable role as hulking mob hitman Sal Tessio. Based on the bestselling Mario Puzo novel, Tessio appeared in Francis Ford Coppola's first two Godfather films.

Max Gail described his co-star to Associated Press, "The character of Fish is so complete, so human. Things like going to the bathroom or being tired - simple, human things - Abe finds a kind of poetry in them and people connect with them. He's a wonderful actor."

Back in 1982, People magazine mistakenly noted that "the late" Abe Vigoda did not attend the Barney Miller wrap party. Since then, rumors/reports of his death have circulated many times in the following ears. A website was created just for the sole purpose to indicate whether the actor was dead or alive.

According to TMZ, Vigoda is survived by his daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs. He was previously married to Beatrice Schy from 1968 until 1992, the year she passed away.

Check out what Twitter had to say:

 @ThisWasRad tweets, "Abe Vigoda wasn't in many rad movies, but he was in Tales From the Darkside and that's rad as hell. #RIPabevigoda #talesfromthedarkside"

@Bridgetknapek  states, "RIP aka "Fish" Abe Vigoda you will always be one of my favorites"

@DanielGreenWolf writes, "Abe Vigoda? It is obvious that Death has declared war on us all and has decided to choose 2016 to show his power. #HeWasTheStrongestOfUs"

@MitchMcGrew quotes, "Tell Mike it was only business. I always liked him. RIP Abe Vigoda"

@spiritdesire1 adds, "RIP Abe Vigoda. Sal Tessio was a total badass. #Godfather #RIP"

@daytonan12 remembers, "RIP Abe Vigoda. What a talent & master of dead pan humor. Barney Miller ep "Wojo's Brownies" is classic Abe. 2016 is starting out sad."

Readers, what do you think of Abe Vigoda's death?