While word of his death spread, state and national politicians took to the internet to pay tribute to Gandolfini. Governor Chris Christie ordered all New Jersey State buildings to fly flags at half staff on June 24 to honor Gandolfini when his body was returned to the United States. The day after Gandolfini's death, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, which has long featured "Sopranos" co-star Steven Van Zandt on guitar, dedicated a performance of their classic album "Born to Run" by doing a rendition for Gandolfini.