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Paul Sorvino’s wife Dee Dee Benkie recalled falling in love with the late "Goodfellas" actor who died on Monday of natural causes at the age of 83.They built their lives side-by-side after first meeting backstage at the Fox News Channel studios years ago.  "We were so happy every day, every single day of our lives together," she exclusively told Fox News Digital. "Maybe not all day, every day, but … we had the most wonderful marriage, the most wonderful life." Sorvino — known just as much for mob roles with the late James Caan in "The Gambler," working with Alan Arkin in "The Rocketeer" and Warren Beatty in "Dick Tracy" as he was for playing a crime-fighting cop in "Law & Order" — died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida after suffering health issues, according to his representative.

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Mira Sorvino is sharing an emotional tribute, remembering her father Paul Sorvino, following his death at the age of 83 from natural causes after struggling with his health during recent years.Described as a “wonderful father” to Mira, Amanda and Michael, the actor passed away on Monday, and many of his celebrity friends have shared their sympathy, after Mira posted a blank image when the announcement had been made public. “My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed.

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tributes to late screen icon Paul Sorvino, who died Monday at 83 of natural causes, one video in particular seemed to resonate with fans: A clip of the “Goodfellas” star threatening to choke the life out of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. The old snippet amassed 126,000 views on Twitter as social media lauded the deceased thespian for standing up to predators.“It is reprehensible beyond description that women have been treated in this manner,” Sorvino told local news outlet KCAL9 at a Golden Globes Event in January 2018, addressing the highly-publicized scandal, in which multiple actresses — including the actor’s own daughter Mira Sorvino — stepped forward to accuse Weinstein, 70, of rape, sexual assault or sex harassment.“When you’ve had a phenomenal mother like I had, you are automatically a feminist.

The Godfather, Elf and Misery among others, died of a heart attack and coronary artery disease, the death certificate viewed by Deadline has confirmed.“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the tweet announcing Caan’s death reads.“The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”Several actors playing mobsters onscreen have tragically died t his year. The Sopranos actor Tony Sirico passed away at the age of 79 earlier this month, while it was announced last night (July 25) that Goodfellas star Paul Sorvino died at 83.Ray Liotta, who also starred in Goodfellas, died in his sleep at the end of May.

Mira Sorvino has paid tribute to her "wonderful father", Paul Sorvino, following his death. The 'GoodFellas' actor passed away on Monday (25. 07.

died of natural causes on Monday at the age of 83. “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.

READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing star trains with Commonwealth Games squad His career in Hollywood spanned five decades and he had starred in nearly 50 films. His most memorable role came in 1990 as Paul Cicero in Martin Scorcese's mobster masterpiece.

Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, has died aged 83. His wife, DeeDee Sorvino, announced the news on Instagram, writing: “I am completely devastated. The love of my life and the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone.

Related: Hollywood bids farewell to three greats united by mafia films and friendship “Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage,” she said in a statement published by the Hollywood Reporter. The Brooklyn native’s career spanned over a half century, with memorable roles as James Caan’s bookie in The Gambler, secretary of state Henry Kissinger in Oliver Stone’s Nixon, Claire Danes’s father in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet, and a heroin-addicted lounge singer alongside Alec Baldwin in The Cooler.

Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta, as well as playing Sergeant Phil Cerreta in the TV series Law & Order. Sorvino died on Monday from “natural causes” with his wife Dee Dee Sorvino by his side, having dealt with health issues over the past few years. A statement released by Sorvino’s publicist Roger Neal on behalf of his wife said: “Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.

Late actor Paul Sorvino and wife Dee Dee Benkie announced their elopement in 2015 and shared a small piece of their love story with Fox News' Neil Cavuto after first meeting in the green room during separate appearances on the network. Sorvino, known for his roles in "Goodfellas" and "Law & Order," died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, on Monday from natural causes. He was 83.

Mira Sorvino remembered her father Paul Sorvino today, posting a poignant message on Twitter about the actor who died at 83 today after struggling with health issues.

Mira Sorvino is remembering her dad, Paul Sorvino.

Paul Sorvino has died at age 83, the late Goodfellas star’s wife, Dee Dee Sorvino, announced in an emotional statement to Us Weekly.

Actor Paul Sorvino, who died at 83, played a legion of mobsters throughout his long career, including a seminal turn as Paul Cicero in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas.

Mira Sorvino is mourning the loss of her beloved father, Paul Sorvino. The actor, who famously played Paulie Cicero in "Goodfellas," passed away Monday morning of natural causes at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.The 83-year-old had dealt with health issues over the past few years. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed," the actress tweeted.

Mira Sorvino is mourning the loss of her father,  actor Paul Sorvino. Mira took to Twitter to share a heartfelt message about her dad and what he meant to her, following news of his death Monday morning.«My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed.

Actor Paul Sorvino, has sadly died at the age of 83, his wife confirmed this evening.The talented performer, best known for starring in the mobster flick Goodfellas, is thought to have died with his wife Dee Dee by his side on Monday morning. Paying tribute to her husband in an emotional statement, his devastated wife wrote: “Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.” Boasting a career that spanned almost five decades, the well-known actor starred in just shy of 50 films during his momentous career including Baz Luhrmann's 1996 hit Romeo + Juliet and 1995’s political thriller, Nixon.

Goodfellas and Law & Order, has died aged 83.According to a press release (via People), Paul died this morning (July 25) with wife Dee Dee Sorvino by his side.The actor is said to have “passed from natural causes and had dealt with health issues over the past few years”, according to the release.Posting about his death on Twitter, Dee Dee wrote: “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 .

Paul Sorvino died on Monday from natural causes, and Hollywood stars mourned the loss of the acting legend with tributes shared online. He was 83. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed," his daughter Mira Sorvino tweeted.

told The Post in 2020 for the movie’s 30th anniversary that Sorvino would sing opera between takes.Of his career-making role in “Goodfellas,” Sorvino once recalled how he felt typecast. “There are many people who think I’m actually a gangster or a mafioso, largely because of ‘Goodfellas,’” he once said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I suppose that’s the price you pay for being effective in a role.”He had three children from his first marriage to Lorraine Davis, including Academy Award-winning actor Mira Sorvino.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterPaul Sorvino, who distinguished himself in a long line of stage and screen performances including “Goodfellas” and “Law & Order,” died Monday of natural causes, according to his rep. He was 83.His wife, DeeDee Sorvino, posted on Instagram, saying “I am completely devastated The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone.

Paul Sorvino, the character actor best known for roles in “GoodFellas” and “Law & Order”, has passed away.

Paul Sorvino, known for his role in "Goodfellas," has died at 83. Sorvino's wife Dee Dee Sorvino announced the news on social media.

Paul Sorvino, the actor best known for his roles in Goodfellas and Law & Order, has passed away at the age of 83.

The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . I am heartbroken ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/0wBSG3uTgDSorvino was a veteran actor of TV and film with over 160 credits to his name. He’s starred in films such as “Reds,” “The Rocketeer,” “Romeo + Juliet,” “Repo! The Genetic Opera” and “Nixon,” where he starred as Henry Kissinger.

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Ray Liotta made his mark as an actor with his portrayal of Henry Hill in the Martin Scorsese-directed 1990 gangster film, , and the impact of that role will live on forever. Following Liotta's death at age 67 in late May, Scorsese penned an emotional letter for  where he reminisced on the actor and shared his regret for not working with him again following .«We had many plans to work together again but the timing was always off, or the project wasn’t quite right,» Scorsese wrote. «I regret that now.»The 79-year-old award-winning director went on to share that when he watched Liotta as Jay Marotta in the 2019 movie, his desire to work with him again was stronger than ever.«He’s genuinely scary in the role, which is precisely why he’s so funny — I remember feeling that I wanted to work with him again at this point in his life, to explore the gravity in his presence, so different from the young, sprightly actor he was when I met him,» Scorsese explained.«I wish I’d had the chance to see him just once more, too — to tell him just how much the work we did together meant to me,» Scorsese added.

Part of the gang. Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and more made the mob scene come to life in Martin Scorsese‘s iconic crime drama Goodfellas.

EXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures has acquired worldwide rights to the romantic comedy Most Guys Are Losers, starring Andy Buckley (The Office), Keith David (Nope), Mira Sorvino (Shining Vale), Grace Fulton (Shazam!), Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas) and Belmont Camelli (Peacock’s Saved by the Bell), for release in theaters and on VOD on July 1st.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaScreen Media has acquired North American rights to “The Birthday Cake,” a mob crime drama that boasts a murderer’s row of talent.

Much-loved actress, Peggy Pope, passed away this week at the age of 91.