Late Ray Liotta’s Only Daughter Speaks On His Death, Calls Him ‘The Best Dad’

Ray Liotta was recently honored publicly by his daughter Karsen for the first time.

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She shared a throwback Instagram post of her with her dad.

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Karsen called him the best dad and expressed her love for him.

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Fans sent prayers and recalled the memories they shared with the late star.

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Karsen previously set Ray up with his fiancée Jacy Nittolo.

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Nittolo and the “Goodfellas” actor initially had reservations about dating each other.

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They bonded well and later got engaged in 2020.

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Several entertainment stars tributed Ray, including “Goodfellas” director Martin Scorsese.

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Scorsese regretted not working with the deceased actor after the gangster movie.

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