Mira Sorvino Pays Tribute To 'Wonderful Father' Paul Sorvino, Dead At 83
By Kristin Myers on July 25, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
"Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino passed away at age 83.
On Monday, July 25, his wife, Dee Dee announced his passing on social media. She tweeted, "I am completely devastated. The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . I am heartbroken ❤️❤️❤️."
I am completely devastated
The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . I am heartbroken ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/0wBSG3uTgD— Dee Dee Sorvino (@deedeegop) July 25, 2022
Paul married Dee Dee Benkie, his third wife, in 2014. She was a former aide to President George W. Bush. The couple met on Fox News Channel’s “Your World With Neil Cavuto.”
Paul leaves behind his wife, his three children, Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, Michael Sorvino, and five grandchildren. Mira, who recently appeared in the horror comedy "Shining Vale" took to Twitter to pay tribute to her "wonderful father."
Mira Sorvino Pays Tribute To Late Father Paul Sorvino: 'I'm Sending You Love In The Stars'
My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend.
— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) July 25, 2022
On Monday afternoon, shortly after Dee Dee announced his passing, Mira took to Twitter to make a statement of her own. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed," she tweeted. "My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend."
For all his characters and success, it was Paul Sorvino’s reaction the night his daughter @MiraSorvino won the Oscar that said virtually everything about fatherhood and family and love. Timeless. 🙏🏼 @TheAcademy #RIP pic.twitter.com/asO7v0sVBO
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) July 25, 2022
CNBC journalist Carl Quintanilla shared a GIF of Paul's reaction the night his daughter, actress Mira Sorvino, won the Academy Award for her role in Woody Allen's "Mighty Aphrodite."
Famous Friends Send Their Condolences To Mira Sorvino
Deadline compiled a list of famous friends who had commented on her tweet, from comedian Kathy Griffin to “The Princess Bride” alum Rob Reiner.
Marvel's "Daredevil" actor Vincent D'Onoforio commented, “I’ll miss as Paul, Mira. My heart goes out to you. Your father always treated me like a younger brother. I’ll never forget Paul Sorvino.”
"Death on the Nile" actress Mia Farrow commented, "Such a great actor and by ALL accounts, a truly wonderful man."
"Stand By Me" actor Rob Reiner wrote, "Mira, so sorry for your loss. Sending my love."
Comedian Kathy Griffin commented, "Oh Mira, I thought of you first. I know how much you loved your dear father. And he loved you so much. Sending all the condolences in the world.”
"Species" actress Marg Helgenberger commented, “Your father lives on through his many legendary impassioned performances."
"Eight is Enough" actress Betty Buckley commented, “So very sorry for your loss, Mira. Sending deepest condolences.”
"The Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio commented, “So very sorry, Mira. I was privileged getting to work with and know Dad a bit. Much love to you and your family.”
"Nowhere To Run" actress Rosanna Arquette commented, “I’m so very sorry for your loss Mira. He was a wonderful artist and a good man.”
The amazing Paul Sorvino has passed. From Baker's Wife on Bway to Shakespeare in the Park to all the incredible film/tv roles - he was magnificent in all. Blessings to his friends and family.#rippaulsorvino
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 25, 2022
"Seinfeld" actor Jason Alexander tweeted, "The amazing Paul Sorvino has passed. From Baker's Wife on Bway to Shakespeare in the Park to all the incredible film/tv roles - he was magnificent in all. Blessings to his friends and family.#rippaulsorvino."
Ray Liotta,James Caan and now Paul Sorvino, we can be pretty sure there's a badass Goodfellas/Godfather mashup movie being made in Heaven right now! 🎬💔
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) July 25, 2022
Diane Warren commented on the passing of his two costars, Ray Liotta and James Caan, earlier this year. She tweeted, "Ray Liotta,James Caan and now Paul Sorvino, we can be pretty sure there's a badass Goodfellas/Godfather mashup movie being made in Heaven right now! 🎬💔."