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John Aprea who played a young Tessio inThe Godfather Part IIand Uncle Jesses father inFull House has died.
Cause of death, given toThe Hollywood Reporterby his manager, was natural causes.
Born in 1941, Aprea met Francis Ford Coppola while bartending.
Coppola remembered Aprea when castingPart IIand gave him the role of young Salvatore Tessio.
Aprea called Abe Vigoda, who played the character in the first film, for insights into his character.
I dont know what I did, Vigoda told him.
Just have a good time, kid.
Jesse names one his twins after him.
OnAnother World,Aprea played gangster Lucas Castigliano and shipping magnate Alexander Nikos.
PerTHR,both characters were shot to death by women.
Both character were also the love interest of Felicia Gallant, played by Linda Dano.
