American actor Ray Liotta, 67, who starred within the 1990 blockbuster crime movie Goodfellas, died in his sleep on Thursday within the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Republic Basic Directorate of Cinema confirmed to Reuters.
Liotta died in mattress at a lodge the place he was staying together with his fiancée Jacy Nittolo whereas filming Harmful Waters, mentioned his publicist Jennifer Allen. He had a number one function within the movie a few crusing vacation that goes awry when household secrets and techniques are revealed.
A reason for dying was not specified, cinema officers mentioned. In line with media stories, an emergency service group had entered the lodge. His physique was transferred to the forensic institute of Santo Domingo.
Liotta was born Dec 18, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey. His many starring roles included enjoying mobster Henry Hill in Goodfellas and baseball participant Shoeless Joe Jackson in Area of Goals. He’s additionally recognized for movies together with The Many Saints of Newark and One thing Wild.
He leaves behind a daughter, Karsen Liotta, 23.
