Danny Aiello, ‘Do the Right Thing’ and ‘Moonstruck’ Actor, Dies at 86

Danny Aiello, a character actor best known for his work in such films as “Do the Right Thing” and “Moonstruck,” died on Thursday night in New Jersey.

He was 86.Aiello’s literary agent Jennifer De Chiara confirmed his death to Variety.“It is with profound sorrow to report that Danny Aiello, beloved husband, father, grandfather, actor and musician passed away last night after a brief illness,” his family said in a statement.

“The family asks for privacy at this time.

Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.”Aiello worked steadily in films starting in the mid-1970s, often playing cops, mobsters and other New York tough guys.

He earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for his role as a pizza parlor owner caught up in racial tensions and a changing neighborhood in Brooklyn in Spike Lee’s 1989 hit “Do the Right Thing.” He earned praise for his work in 1987’s “Moonstruck,

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