Jerry Adler , best known to TV fans as Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos , passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 96. A family representative said he passed peacefully in his sleep, according to Fox News . The news was reported widely on August 24, with obituaries and confirmations from The Hollywood Reporter , The New York Times , NBC News , and Yahoo Entertainment .

Adler’s death date is consistent across reports. However, some outlets add that he died “peacefully in his sleep,” while others simply confirm his passing without a cause. Either way, the industry is mourning a steady, scene-lifting presence.

Why Jerry Adler mattered to The Sopranos

As “Hesh” on The Sopranos , Adler brought warmth and edge to Tony’s orbit. He was a trusted adviser and a moral counterweig

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