‘Goodfellas’ Star Ray Liotta Dead At 67
By Kristin Myers on May 26, 2022 at 1:17 PM EDT
Updated on May 26, 2022 at 1:18 PM EDT
Actor Ray Liotta has passed away. The beloved actor was 67 years old. Liotta was best known for his starring roles in “Goodfellas” and “Field of Dreams.”
According to Deadline, he passed away in his sleep while he shooting the film “Dangerous Waters” in the Dominican Republic. At this time, that is the only information available about his cause of death. Liotta leaves behind a daughter, Karsen. He was engaged to Jacy Nittolo.
Tributes Pour In For Late Actor Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta has died. His work as an actor showed his complexity as a human being. A gentle man. So sad to hear.
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) May 26, 2022
"Halloween" actress Jamie Lee Curtis tweeted, "Ray Liotta has died. His work as an actor showed his complexity as a human being. A gentle man. So sad to hear."
Very sad to hear the news this morning about the passing of #RayLiotta. An extraordinary talent whose remarkable performances left an indelible mark on the screen. Our deepest condolences to his family. RIP Ray 🙏 https://t.co/WQSlkozT3A
— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) May 26, 2022
"The Princess Bride" actor Cary Elwes tweeted, "Very sad to hear the news this morning about the passing of #RayLiotta. An extraordinary talent whose remarkable performances left an indelible mark on the screen. Our deepest condolences to his family. RIP Ray 🙏"
Shocked and saddened to hear of Ray Liotta’s passing. Beyond the tough guy exterior and the tightly wound emotions of his signature characters, he was a sweet, playful and passionate collaborator and brilliant actor. RIP. pic.twitter.com/O5tueLlBMP
— Mangold (@mang0ld) May 26, 2022
Director James Mangold tweeted, "Shocked and saddened to hear of Ray Liotta’s passing. Beyond the tough guy exterior and the tightly wound emotions of his signature characters, he was a sweet, playful and passionate collaborator and brilliant actor. RIP."
Ray Liotta. Man. Just met dude for the first time last year. GREAT actor. Nice to have had a chance to say that to him. RIP.
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) May 26, 2022
"Westworld" actor Jeffrey Wright tweeted, "Ray Liotta. Man. Just met dude for the first time last year. GREAT actor. Nice to have had a chance to say that to him. RIP."
'The man is a legend & leaves a long legacy of incredible performances'
RIP GOODFELLA Ray Liotta. I adored you. I love knowing you all those years ago. 😢
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) May 26, 2022
"Wicked" star Kristin Chenoweth tweeted, "RIP GOODFELLA Ray Liotta. I adored you. I love knowing you all those years ago. 😢"
When I was 19 I worked a Q&A screening for NARC at Arclight. Ray Liotta was incredibly kind to everyone, even the star-struck kid (me) who couldn't help but awkwardly talk to one of his favorite actors. The man is a legend & leaves a long legacy of incredible performances. RIP
— Peter Atencio (@Atencio) May 26, 2022
Director Peter Atencio tweeted, "When I was 19 I worked a Q&A screening for NARC at Arclight. Ray Liotta was incredibly kind to everyone, even the star-struck kid (me) who couldn't help but awkwardly talk to one of his favorite actors. The man is a legend & leaves a long legacy of incredible performances. RIP."
I’ll never forget how terrifying #rayliotta was in SOMETHING WILD, the first time I’d seen him. Years later I directed him on FAMILY GUY and he was so sweet, almost shy. A magnificent actor. RIP
— David Zuckerman (@David_Zuckerman) May 26, 2022
Writer and producer David Zuckerman tweeted, "I’ll never forget how terrifying #rayliotta was in SOMETHING WILD, the first time I’d seen him. Years later I directed him on FAMILY GUY and he was so sweet, almost shy. A magnificent actor. RIP."
I try not to do the RIPs but Ray Liotta was truly one of my favorites to watch. He just has this magnetic draw to his performances, which is part of the reason Goddfellas remains tied with Aliens as my favorite film(s) ever made.
This one stung more than usual.
— devon sawa (@DevonESawa) May 26, 2022
"Little Giants" actor Devon Sawa tweeted, "I try not to do the RIPs but Ray Liotta was truly one of my favorites to watch. He just has this magnetic draw to his performances, which is part of the reason Goddfellas remains tied with Aliens as my favorite film(s) ever made. This one stung more than usual."
