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Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies at age 67

Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies at age 67

He passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic where he was filming a movie.
27 May, 2022

American actor Ray Liotta, 67, who starred in the 1990 blockbuster crime film Goodfellas, died in his sleep on Thursday in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Republic General Directorate of Cinema confirmed to Reuters.

Liotta died in bed at a hotel where he was staying with his fiancée Jacy Nittolo while filming Dangerous Waters, said his publicist Jennifer Allen. He had a leading role in the film about a sailing holiday that goes awry when family secrets are revealed.

A cause of death was not specified, cinema officials said. According to media reports, an emergency service team had entered the hotel. His body was transferred to the forensic institute of Santo Domingo.

Liotta was born Dec 18, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey. His many starring roles included playing mobster Henry Hill in Goodfellas and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams. He is also known for films including The Many Saints of Newark and Something Wild.

He leaves behind a daughter, Karsen Liotta, 23.

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SAk May 27, 2022 11:14am
Sad news. Rest in peace.
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Amer Khan May 27, 2022 11:43am
May his soul rest in peace۔ Yes، history of hollywood will be incomplete without Goodfellas and Goodfellas will never be complete without him، playing such an unforgettable character۔
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goodmovie May 27, 2022 01:53pm
That movie was so good! Such a brilliant actor. Rip.
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Syed Hasni May 27, 2022 03:55pm
"Died in his sleep" I was about to say good way to pass away, I will just add if chemicals are not involved. Rest in peace !
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Mir May 27, 2022 05:35pm
R I P
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