Sigourney Weaver Remembers Late 'Heartbreakers' Costar Ray Liotta

Actor Ray Liotta passed away on May 26 at 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.

Many famous friends have been paying tribute to the late actor, including “Heartbreakers” costar Sigourney Weaver.

Sigourney Weaver told PEOPLE that Ray was “a true original” after he passed away. She told the publication, “Ray’s lovesick gangster, Dean, is the real heartbreaker in ‘Heartbreakers.’”

“Loaded with charm and physical ease, Ray was a natural in comedy and just a doll to work with. We had such a good time,” she continued. The 2001 crime romantic-comedy also starred Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Weaver noted that Liotta wasn’t usually known for his sense of humor, but mentioned that he “brought impeccable timing and wit to everything he did.”

She told the publication that Liotta was “a true original and a lovely guy, gone much too soon.”

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."

"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."

"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 🙏"

"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."

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."

"Wicked" star Kristin Chenoweth tweeted, "RIP GOODFELLA Ray Liotta. I adored you. I love knowing you all those years ago. 😢"

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."