Actor Ray Liotta reportedly passed away in his sleep.
While in the Dominican Republic shooting his new film Dangerous Waters, 67-year-old actor Ray Liotta reportedly passed away in his sleep.
Known for his portrayal of American mobster Henry Hill in the 1990 Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas, Liotta also went on to star in other hit films such as Field of Dreams, Marriage Story, and Hannibal. The Newark, New Jersey native was set to release another new film titled Cocaine Bear in 2023.
In March, spectators in the Dominican Republic reportedly said Liotta looked “noticeably pale” and “slow” as a source for the DailyMail added that he was seen requiring assistance from valet parkers to put his coat on.
The death of Liotta has shocked the world and tributes from stars have already begun pouring in, among them, Jennifer Lopez has shared a lengthy Twitter thread detailing her time working with Ray on Shades of Blue. “Like a raw nerve, he was so accessible and so in touch in his acting and I will always remember our time together fondly. We lost a great today,” she wrote.
Liotta leaves behind his fiance Jacy Nitollo and 23-year-old daughter Kacy Liotta who is from his prior marriage.
We’re sending our condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Ray was my partner in crime on Shades of Blue … the first thing that comes to mind is he so was kind to my children. Ray was the epitome of a tough guy who was all mushy on the inside … I guess that’s what made him such a compelling actor to watch. The original Goodfella. 1/5 pic.twitter.com/IDbOBPNydY
— jlo (@JLo) May 26, 2022
Ray was my partner in crime on Shades of Blue … the first thing that comes to mind is he so was kind to my children. Ray was the epitome of a tough guy who was all mushy on the inside … I guess that’s what made him such a compelling actor to watch. The original Goodfella. 1/5 pic.twitter.com/IDbOBPNydY
— jlo (@JLo) May 26, 2022
We shared some intense moments on set those three years! When I first heard he took the job on Shades of Blue I was thrilled, and the first time we walked on set to do our first scene together there was an electric spark and a mutual respect … 2/5
— jlo (@JLo) May 26, 2022
… and we both knew this was going to be good. We enjoyed doing our scenes together and I felt lucky to have him there to work with and learn from. Like all artists he was complicated, sincere, honest and so very emotional. 3/5
— jlo (@JLo) May 26, 2022
Like a raw nerve, he was so accessible and so in touch in his acting and I will always remember our time together fondly. We lost a great today … RIP RAY … it’s so sad to lose you what seems way to soon … 4/5
— jlo (@JLo) May 26, 2022
I can’t believe Ray Liotta has passed away. He was such a lovely, talented and hilarious person. Working with him was one of the great joys of my career and we made some of my favorite scenes I ever got to be in. A true legend of immense skill and grace.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) May 26, 2022
RIP Ray Liotta!! Loved your work ❤️https://t.co/XmoRVn4L3R
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) May 26, 2022
