The Sopranos star Dominic Chianese’s heartbreak as daughter Sarah dies following cancer battle

The Sopranos star Dominic Chianese’s daughter Sarah has died following a battle with cancer. She was 58.

Dominic, 94, was by his daughter’s side when she passed.

Sarah died on Tuesday, US time, following a battle with glioblastoma, according to a tribute posted to Instagram on behalf of the family.

Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain tumor, also known as glioblastoma multiforme, according to Healthline.

“Sarah Francesca Chianese, daughter of Dominic Chianese, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15th,” the tribute read, which was penned by Sarah’s sister, Rebecca.

. “She battled glioblastoma and was only 58 years old. Her father stayed by her side ‘til the very end.”

“Sarah was a bright light in this world, she wanted everyone to live their happiest life and smile when they think of her.”

Sarah’s brother Dominic Jr told US People magazine she will be remembered for her “kindness” which he called one of the “greatest human attributes”.

“(Sarah) Knew how to throw a party because she had a catering business. I just think that that’s such a great quality, if somebody knows how to throw a party.”

Dominic Jr confirmed his actor father had gone to the US state of Colorado to be with his daughter as she “transitioned”, which he said was important for them both.

Dominic appeared on The Sopranos as Tony’s Uncle Junior.

He also had roles in The Godfather Part II and HBO’s Boardwalk Empire.

James Gandolfini, who starred opposite Dominic as lead character Tony Soprano, passed away in June 2013, from a heart attack. He was 51.