Tony Lo Bianco, Italian American actor and 'The French Connection' star, dead at 87

Italian American actor Tony Lo Bianco died on Tuesday after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 87.

Lo Bianco was best known for his role as mobster Salvatore “Sal” Boca in the 1971 film The French Connection. The movie is recognized for featuring one of the most extraordinary car chase scenes in cinematic history. It won five Academy Awards, including best picture, best actor, best screenplay, and best director. The film starred Gene Hackman and is considered one of the greatest movies ever.