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During the beginning of the fifth season of The Sopranos, the actor confided in James Gandolfini, who played the iconic role of Tony Soprano. The emotional toll of a divorce, coupled with the onset of MS symptoms, influenced the decision to reach out for support amidst the filming. Gandolfini's caring and fatherly demeanor provided a safe space to share these concerns. This moment of vulnerability marked a turning point, as confiding in Gandolfini and a few other cast members relieved some of the burdens they were carrying alone.