Ray Liotta’s New Jersey hometown will pay tribute to the late actor in a significant way after his death.
27.05.2022 - 11:09 / ok.co.uk
Heartbroken Jennifer Lopez has led tributes to Goodfellas star Ray Liotta who died in his sleep aged 67.The acting veteran was in the Dominican Republic at the time of his passing, where he was shooting the film, Dangerous Waters, his publicist Jennifer Allen said. And 52 year old Jennifer took to Instagram to gush about the late actor as she recalled her experience filming her cop drama Shades of Blue alongside him from 2016 to 2018. "Ray was my partner in crime on Shades of Blue … the first thing that comes to mind is he was so kind to my children," Jennifer began.
"Ray was the epitome of a tough guy who was all mushy on the inside. I guess that's what made him such a compelling actor to watch." The star continued: "The original Goodfella. We shared some intense moments on set those three years! "When I first heard he took the job on Shades of Blue, I was thrilled, and the first time we walked on set to do our first scene together there was an electric spark and a mutual respect and we both knew this was going to be good.
"We enjoyed doing our scenes together and I felt lucky to have him there to work with and learn from. Like all artists he was complicated, sincere, honest and so very emotional. Like a raw nerve, he was so accessible and so in touch in his acting and I will always remember our time together fondly.
Jennifer concluded: "We lost a great today … RIP RAY … it's so sad to lose you what seems way to soon … I will remember you always. Sending so much love and strength to your daughter Karsen, your family and all your loved ones." Seth Rogen tweeted: "I can't believe Ray Liotta has passed away. He was such a lovely, talented and hilarious person.
Ray Liotta’s New Jersey hometown will pay tribute to the late actor in a significant way after his death.
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Ray Liotta’s fiancé, Jacy Nittolo, has broken her silence following the "Goodfellas" star’s death. Nittolo shared a series of images with Liotta on Instagram on Saturday, sharing that these last few years with him were "nothing but truly magical." "My life these past couple of years have been nothing but truly magical," she began. "Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever.
Late actor Ray Liotta's devastated fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, has taken to social media to pen a tribute to him.The Goodfellas actor died in his sleep at 67 while in the Dominican Republic shooting the film Dangerous Waters. His rep confirmed the actor’s death to the Hollywood Reporter. The actor was father to daughter Karsen, and engaged to marry fiancée Jacy Nittolo.
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Ray Liotta — known for his iconic role as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's film — started his career in Tinseltown in the 1980s. He skyrocketed to fame in "Goodfellas" when he portrayed a real-life mobster rising through the ranks of a crime family in Brooklyn. Liotta went on to star in dozens of film and television projects, including "The Many Saints of Newark," "Hannibal," and "Shades of Blue," and worked with Johnny Depp in the 2001 movie "Blow." Behind the camera, Liotta was a doting dad to daughter Karsen, 23, whom he shared with ex-wife, Michelle Grace. At the time of his death, Liotta was engaged to Jacy Nittolo.
Jennifer Lopez took to social media to publish a heartfelt message after learning about the passing of her good friend Ray Liotta, known for Field of Dreams and Goodfellas.According to the actor’s publicist, the star passed at 67 in his sleep. “Ray was working on a project in the Dominican Republic called ‘Dangerous Waters’ when he passed. He passed in his sleep,” Jennifer Allen told CNN.
Ray Liotta following his death at the age of 67. The Goodfellas star died in his sleep while away in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming a new movie. His death sent shockwaves through fans of film and TV, as well as gaming communities since Liotta played a key role in making the games what everyone knows and loves.
Lorraine Bracco is speaking out following the sudden death of Ray Liotta.
Ray Liotta has died at the age of 67, according to a report by Deadline. The actor, best known for his leading role in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 crime classic Goodfellas, died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic while shooting a new project, Dangerous Waters.
Goodfellas co-star, Lorraine Bracco, and other past co-stars and celebrities following his passing. Liotta died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 67 on May 26 while on location in the Dominican Republic filming his upcoming project Dangerous Waters, the star's publicist Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter. The veteran actor rose to fame in 1986 with Jonathan Demme's Something Wild, playing Melanie Griffith's ex-convict husband.
Lorraine Bracco, Alessandro Nivola and Jamie Lee Curtis have led tributes to the late Ray Liotta. Messages of grief surrounding the death of the ‘Goodfellas’ star - who passed away, aged 67, while in the Dominican Republic shooting his new movie ‘Dangerous Waters’ - have poured in from his former co-stars and across the entertainment industry. Lorraine Bracco - who played his wife Karen Hill in the 1990 mob movie directed by Martin Scorsese - was “utterly shattered” by the “terrible news”.
Jennifer Lopez is mourning the loss of the late actor — and her former co-star — Ray Liotta.
Jennifer Lopez is reflecting on her relationship with her late co-star Ray Liotta.
Honoring her costar. Jennifer Lopez is speaking out following the death of her former Shades of Blue castmate Ray Liotta.