Actor Tony Ganios, Known for Roles in 'The Wanderers' and 'Porky's,' Passes Away at Age 64
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Actor Tony Ganios, who rose to fame with his roles in 'The Wanderers' and 'Porky's,' sadly passed away at the age of 64 following surgery at a hospital in New York. His fiancée, Amanda Serrano-Ganios, announced his death on social media, revealing that Ganios had been hospitalized the day before due to a spinal cord infection and eventually succumbed to heart failure. Ganios, cast as one of the Bronx toughs in 'The Wanderers,' was a recognizable face in the '80s and starred in various films and TV shows, including 'Wiseguy' and 'Die Hard 2.' His most iconic role was in the teen sex comedy 'Porky's,' which became a surprise hit in 1981, leading to two sequels. Ganios collaborated with director Bob Clark for 'Porky's' and shared the screen with stars like John Belushi, Ken Wahl, Sean Connery, and Wesley Snipes throughout his career. Ganios' passing marks the end of a successful acting career that spanned from the late '70s to the early '90s.