Jerry Adler, the veteran actor who famously starred in The Sopranos, died Saturday, his family announced . He was 96.

Adler was born in Brooklyn and died surrounded by loved ones in New York City. His death announcement stated proudly, “Jerry was a resident of New York, New York.”

He famously played the Jewish consigliere “Herman ‘Hesh’ Rabkin” on The Sopranos, appearing in 28 episodes across all six seasons.

Jerry Adler attends “The Sopranos” Final Season World Premiere Red Carpet at Radio City Music Hall in NYC on March 27, 2007. WireImage

Vincent Pastore, James Gandolfini, Tony Sirico, Michael Imperioli, Jerry Adler during season two of “The Sopranos.” HBO

The late blooming actor also starred in hit shows “The Good Wife” and “Rescue Me.”

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