By Daily Mail Reporter
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Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler was overcome with emotion at the funeral of her TV father James Gandolfini on Wednesday.
The actress, 32, who is pregnant with her first child, looked grief-stricken as she broke down in tears outside the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York following the ceremony.
Heartbroken: Jamie-Lynn Sigler sobbed after the funeral of actor James Gandolfini at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York on Thursday
In mourning: The star, who is expecting her first child, wiped away tears outside the church
Sharing her condolences: The 32-year-old said last week that her 'heart goes out' to the actor's family
The star, who was dressed in black with dark sunglasses, was comforted by friends.
She spent a decade playing Meadow Soprano alongside Gandolfini, who died in Italy of a heart attack at age 51 last week.
'This news has left me heartbroken,' Jamie-Lynn said following news of the tragedy.
In tears: A friend offered comfort to the distraught actress
'I treasure my memories': Jamie-Lynn played Gandolfini's TV daughter Meadow Soprano
Seeing familiar faces: She managed a smile while bumping into old friends
'I can only imagine the pain his family feels at this time, and my heart goes out to them, especially Deborah, Michael, and Liliana,' she said, referring to his wife, their 9-month-old daughter Liliana and his 13-year-old son from a previous marriage.
'I spent 10 years of my life studying and admiring one of the most brilliant actors, yes, but more importantly, one of the greatest men,' she continued.
Famous faces: Alec Baldwin and his pregnant wife Hilaria
All in black: Hilaria arrived to pay her respects
Hollywood power players: The Good Wife stars Julianna Margulies and Chris Noth
'Jim had the ability, unbeknownst to him, to make you feel like everything would be alright if he was around.
'I treasure my memories with him and feel so honored that I was an up close witness to his greatness.'
Jamie was among a host of actors at the funeral, along with members of the public who wanted to salute Gandolfini's work.
Fellow Sopranos stars Edie Falco, Joe Pantoliano, Dominic Chianese, Steve Schirripa, Aida Turturro, Vincent Curatola and Michael Imperioli all attended.
TV wife: Edie Falco, who played Carmela Soprano, arriving for the ceremony
Grieving: Lorraine Bracco starred alongside Gandolfini as his TV therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi
Co-stars: Aida Turturro, who played Tony Soprano's sister Janice, and right Steve Schirripa, who played mobster Bobby Baccalieri
Hug: Steve Buscemi, who played Anthony 'Tony' Blundetto, and Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made an appearance. Dick Cavett chatted with actor Steve Buscemi near the front of the church before the ceremony started.
Other Hollywood faces were also spotted at the church, including The Good Wife's Julianna Margulies and Chris Noth as well as Alec Baldwin and his pregnant wife Hilaria.
Some 1,500 seats had been set up. A private family wake was held for the actor Wednesday in New Jersey.
The Sopranos - which ran on TV from 1999 to 2007, but was worked on before it first aired - won numerous awards during its run, including the prestigious Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series twice.
'One of the greatest men': Jamie-Lynn on set with Gandofini in 2001 and right, with the actor at an Emmys party in 2007
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