Award-Winning Actor Ray Liotta , Dead at 67.
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep
while in the Dominican Republic.
He was in the country working
on the film 'Dangerous Waters.'.
The cause of Liotta's death has
not been confirmed, but reports say
no "foul play" is suspected.
Liotta's film career spanned
more than three decades.
His iconic performance as Henry Hill in
Martin Scorsese's 1990 mob classic, 'Goodfellas,'
is widely considered his breakout role.
Other notable roles from the era include his performances in 'Field of Dreams,'.
'Cop Land' and 'Corrina, Corrina.'.
Liotta was a fixture in both film and television. .
His wide range of work included comedic appearances
with the Muppets, playing Frank Sinatra in 'Rat Pack'
and darker turns in films such as 'Unlawful Entry.'.
His wide range of work included comedic appearances
with the Muppets, playing Frank Sinatra in 'Rat Pack'
and darker turns in films such as 'Unlawful Entry.'.
His wide range of work included comedic appearances
with the Muppets, playing Frank Sinatra in 'Rat Pack'
and darker turns in films such as 'Unlawful Entry.'.
In recent years, he appeared in
'Killing Them Softly' and the 'Sopranos'
prequel film, 'The Many Saints of Newark.' .
Tributes to the actor flooded social media.
I am utterly shattered to hear this terrible news about my Ray. I can be anywhere in the world & people will come up & tell me their favorite movie is 'Goodfellas.' , Lorraine Bracco, via Twitter.
Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta, Lorraine Bracco, via Twitter.
I can’t believe Ray Liotta has passed away. He was such a lovely, talented and hilarious person [...] A true legend of immense skill and grace, Seth Rogan, via Twitter