Actress Mira Sorvino Pays Tribute To Late Father, Paul Sorvino

Actress Mira Sorvino won an Academy Award for her role in Woody Allen's “Mighty Aphrodite.”

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Some may not be aware that her father is “Goodfellas” star Paul Sorvino.

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Sadly, on Monday, his wife Dee Dee announced his passing on social media.

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“I am heartbroken,” she wrote on her social media pages.

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Shortly afterwards, Mira followed it up with a tweet of her own.

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“My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over,” she wrote.

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She called him “the most wonderful father,” adding, “I love him so much.”

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“I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend,” she added.

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Many famous friends like Rob Reiner commented on the post to offer their condolences.

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