Actor Ray Liotta, who first grabbed our attention in the classic Martin Scorcese film "Goodfellas," has passed away at 67.
Reports say he died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film "Dangerous Waters."
He was with his fiancee Jaycee Nittolo when he passed away.
Liotta got his start in the Soap Opera "Another World" in 1978. His first big movie was in 1989's Field of Dreams, where he played Chicago White Sox, Shoeless Joe Jackson, opposite Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones.
Shortly after, famed Director Martin Scorcese came knocking, and Liotta delivered his most iconic performance as Henry Hill in the classic mobster movie "Goodfellas."
I am utterly shattered to hear this terrible news about my Ray.
— Lorraine Bracco (@Lorraine_Bracco) May 26, 2022
I can be anywhere in the world & people will come up & tell me their favorite movie is Goodfellas. Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta. pic.twitter.com/3gNjJFTAne
Deadline reports he was recently set to executive produce a docuseries for A&E.
The" Five Families" series was to document the rise and fall of the New York's mafia's Genovese, Gambino, Bonnano, Colombo, and Lucchese families.
He starred in numerous films and shows throughout his career, including ER, Hannibal, Blow, and Copland.
Recently appeared in the Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark, and recently wrapped production on the film "Cocaine Bear".
He leaves behind his daughter, Karsen, and his fiancee Jacy Nittolo.
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