Charles “Charley” J. Scalies Jr., best known for his role as Thomas “Horseface” Pakusa on HBO’s “The Wire,” died Thursday after battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Charley Scalies, known for his roles in "The Wire" and "The Sopranos," has died at 84. The actor passed away May 1 after battling Alzheimer's, according to reports.

Among Charley Scalies' most renowned parts were The Wire's Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa and The Sopranos' Coach Molinaro; he fought Alzheimer's disease for a long time until his death on May 1, 2025 ...

Charley Scalies, Actor on ‘The Wire’ and ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 84 He played the longshoreman "Horseface" Pakusa and Coach Molinaro, respectively, on the acclaimed HBO dramas. By Mike Barnes ...

Charley Scalies Jr., a 1990s and 2000s actor best known for his role on "The Wire" and appearances on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and " The Sopranos," has died. He was 84.

Charley Scalies Jr., a 1990s and 2000s actor best known for his role on "The Wire" and appearances on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and " The Sopranos," has died. He was 84.

Charles “Charley” Scalies Jr., the talented actor best known for his roles as Thomas “Horseface” Pakusa on The Wire and as Tony Soprano’s high school football coach in The Sopranos, has ...

Charley Scalies, an actor known for roles classic HBO shows “The Sopranos” and “The Wire,” has died. He was 84 years old. Anne Marie Scalies, his daughter, told The Hollywood Reporter her ...

Character actor Charley Scalies, who had roles in the hit HBO dramas The Wire and The Sopranos, has died. He was 84. The passing was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, with Scalies’ daughter ...