New York, July 3(Ani): James Gandolfini's ex-fiance Lora Somoza has rubbished reports that the late 'Sopranos' star wanted to leave his wife, Deborah Lin, for her.
The 44-year-old sex therapist told Inside Edition that she spoke with the married actor on the phone two weeks before he died of a heart attack, the New York Post reported.
She explained that both of them were nothing more than good friends and denied the recent reports that said that Gandolfini was still in love with her and begged for reconciliation.
Somoza said in an emotional interview that she congratulated him on his new baby girl and he sounded.
The 44-year-old sex therapist told Inside Edition that she spoke with the married actor on the phone two weeks before he died of a heart attack, the New York Post reported.
She explained that both of them were nothing more than good friends and denied the recent reports that said that Gandolfini was still in love with her and begged for reconciliation.
Somoza said in an emotional interview that she congratulated him on his new baby girl and he sounded.
- 7/3/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
London, Jun 24: James Gandolfini's former girlfriend, Lora Somoza, has claimed that his role as Tony Soprano in 'The Sopranos', led to the demise of the star as he resorted to drinking and drugs to deal with the amount of recognition that came with the show.
Somoza believes that it was his need to take a break from his super hectic schedule that led to his fatal heart attack last week, the Daily Star reported.
The America's biggest TV star passed away in Rome aged 51, after reportedly bingeing on king prawns, foie gras, four shots of rum, two pina coladas and two beers.
She said that Gandolfini was a man of giant.
Somoza believes that it was his need to take a break from his super hectic schedule that led to his fatal heart attack last week, the Daily Star reported.
The America's biggest TV star passed away in Rome aged 51, after reportedly bingeing on king prawns, foie gras, four shots of rum, two pina coladas and two beers.
She said that Gandolfini was a man of giant.
- 6/24/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Cher took "The Voice" stage during Tuesday night's finale for a highly-anticipated performance (above) of her new single "Woman's World."
But when audiences saw the wig that Cher was sporting, the song took a back seat. Of course, outrageous headgear is nothing new for now 67-year-old Cher -- from her Native American headdress to her Ronald McDonald red locks, the legendary singer has been known for her daring cranial choices.
But the one she wore on "The Voice" had many befuddled. Was it some auburn and black cotton candy? Was it a black and a brown dachshund fighting atop her head? Was it some sort of muted cockatoo?
Even with strobe lights, a massive Iron Throne-like structure and a gaggle of scantily-clad dancers behind her, the only thing "The Voice" fans were talking about on Twitter was Cher's wig.
"Once I saw a car-flattened pigeon just off Washington Square Park...
But when audiences saw the wig that Cher was sporting, the song took a back seat. Of course, outrageous headgear is nothing new for now 67-year-old Cher -- from her Native American headdress to her Ronald McDonald red locks, the legendary singer has been known for her daring cranial choices.
But the one she wore on "The Voice" had many befuddled. Was it some auburn and black cotton candy? Was it a black and a brown dachshund fighting atop her head? Was it some sort of muted cockatoo?
Even with strobe lights, a massive Iron Throne-like structure and a gaggle of scantily-clad dancers behind her, the only thing "The Voice" fans were talking about on Twitter was Cher's wig.
"Once I saw a car-flattened pigeon just off Washington Square Park...
- 6/20/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
James Gandolfini's lover Lora Somoza has confirmed she has called off the couple's engagement and left the actor's New York home to care for her sick grandmother. The couple mysteriously postponed their planned wedding last summer, and now the romance is over as Somoza, a movie production assistant, concentrates her efforts on playing nurse to her gran, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. She tells American tabloid National Enquirer, "Jim is a great guy, but we are no longer together. I have moved to California so I can be closer to my grandmother. I will always remain friends with Jim. Right now, there are other things in my life that I have to deal with. Jim and I realized we were living different lives. There was no vicious bust-up. Of course there were tears, but we are still friends." The couple started dating in 2000 after The Sopranos star split from his wife Marcy. They were engaged early last year.
- 2/3/2005
- WENN
The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has got engaged to girlfriend Lora Somoza. The actor was rumored to have proposed to Somoza - who he met on the set of movie The Mexican in 2000 - after being spotted shopping for a ring in New York just before Christmas. Now Gandolfini has confirmed the news to website Page Six. The pair have yet to set a date, but the 42-year-old star is free to tie the knot again after divorcing wife of three years Marcy Wusarski in December 2002.
- 1/9/2004
- WENN
The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has been spotted buying a huge diamond engagement ring, sparking rumors he'll ask his girlfriend to marry him. Gandolfini, who plays mobster Tony Soprano in the hit TV show, bought the expensive ring in an exclusive New York jewelers, telling assistants it was for girlfriend Lora Somoza. The couple met on the set of The Mexican four years ago when Somoza was assistant to director Gore Verbinski. Divorcee Gandolfini is free to wed again, following the finalization of his split from wife of three years Marcy Gandolfini last December.
- 12/24/2003
- WENN
The Sopranos star James Gandolfini is already in trouble with his new girlfriend - just months after dumping his wife for her. The heavyweight screen star left wife of three years Marcy in December to move in with his assistant Lora Somoza, but, according to New York tabloid the New York Daily News, Gandolfini's love of partying with attractive women is causing friction with Somoza. Daily News gossip columnists Rush & Molloy report, "Sources claim Somoza has found that Gandolfini shares Tony Soprano's weakness for the nightlife and a pretty face. They have some issues to deal with. She thinks he's been partying in town too hard."...
- 6/4/2003
- WENN
Sopranos star James Gandolfini has enraged his estranged wife, Marcy, by introducing their three-year-old son to his mistress. Marcy now claims her actor-husband is brazenly flaunting his affair with Lora Somoza to give her a nervous breakdown. A source says, "Marcy is absolutely livid that when James is seeing their little boy Michael, he is often exposing him to Lora. She says her nanny informed her that she was instructed to drop off their son at a downtown apartment where James has Lora living. Marcy thinks that James used this place as a love nest while they were married, and that now he's moved Lora in there and is living there on and off."...
- 5/31/2002
- WENN
The secret's out about James Gandolfini's impending divorce - he has a sexy girlfriend who he met on the set of The Mexican. Lora Somoza was the director's assistant on the 2000 film, and insiders say the pair hit it off immediately. The Sopranos star stunned his wife Marcy last month by filing for a divorce, claiming "abandonment". A source says, "Gandolfini and Somoza were together constantly during the filming of The Mexican. We were surprised because up until then everyone thought he was so happy with Marcy." A friend of Marcy's says, "This is not something that just happened. It's been going on for a while. Two years he's been with this woman, and Marcy never knew." And Gandolfini may be in for a fight when the divorce gets rolling - Marcy's lawyer Norman Sheretsky says, "Marcy has heard about Lora Somoza - and she obviously doesn't like what she hears."...
- 4/5/2002
- WENN
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