John Aprea, who starred in “The Godfather Part II” and “Full House,” has died at age 83, according to multiple reports.

Aprea portrayed dozens of mobster characters during his career, including in Mario Van Peebles’ 1991 movie New Jack City, as well as TV shows such as the 1981 NBC miniseries The Gangster Chronicles.

John Aprea, the esteemed character actor who portrayed Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather Part II and the father of John Stamos’ Jesse Katsopolis in Full House, has died.He was 83. Will Levine ...

John Aprea, whose acting career landed him roles on “Godfather Part II” and “Full House,” died on Aug. 5 of natural causes in Los Angeles.He was 83. His death was confirmed by Will Levine ...

John Aprea, who starred in “The Godfather Part II” and “Full House,” has died at age 83, according to multiple reports.