Denise Borino-Quinn
| Denise Borino-Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 6, 1964 Roseland, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died |
October 27, 2010 (aged 46) Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Liver cancer |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–2007 |
| Television | The Sopranos |
| Spouse(s) | Luke Quinn, Jr. (2005–2010; his death) |
Denise Borino-Quinn (January 6, 1964 – October 27, 2010) was an American television actress who had a recurring role as Ginny Sacramoni, the wife of New York mob boss Johnny Sack in the television series The Sopranos.[1][2]
Biography
She was born in Roseland, New Jersey on January 6, 1964. She attended West Essex High School, the same school as Sopranos creator David Chase although nearly 20 years apart.[1][2] To obtain the part of Ginny Sacramoni, she attended the casting call in Harrison, New Jersey to support a friend and because she thought it would be fun to watch the crowds. She was picked from 14,000 actresses. Previously, she had been a legal assistant in the New Brunswick, New Jersey office of the law firm Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.[1][2]
Later life and death
She later lost 175 pounds via stomach stapling.[3] She married Luke Quinn, Jr., in 2005 and they lived in Bordentown, New Jersey. He died in March 2010. They had no children. She died seven months after her husband, from liver cancer, on October 27, 2010, aged 46.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 the CNN Wire Staff. "'Sopranos' actress dies at 46". CNN.com. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "An interview with Denise Borino Quinn, who plays the character of Ginny Sack on The Sopranos". Sopranosuessightings.com. 2000-07-23. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ↑ "Soprano's star loses battle with liver cancer". MyCentralJersey.com. 2010-10-31. Retrieved 2010-11-01.