died late last month at the age of 67 in the Dominican Republic.The Oscar-winning director, 79, wrote an op-ed for The Guardian to pay tribute to Liotta and manifested his regret for not working with him enough during his lifetime.“We had many plans to work together again but the timing was always off, or the project wasn’t quite right. I regret that now,” Scorsese penned.The filmmaker directed the “Shades of Blue” star in the 1990 mob drama “Goodfellas.”Scorsese continued, “When I watched Ray as the divorce lawyer in ‘Marriage Story’ — 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,” “The Departed” director went on.“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. But maybe he knew that.
Inside Ray Liotta's family life and career as he 'dies in his sleep' aged 67
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On Thursday there were reports that Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta died in his sleep at 67. The actor was in the Dominican Republic at the time of his passing where he had been shooting the film Dangerous Waters. His rep confirmed the actor’s death to the Hollywood Reporter.
Ray, who was loved for his performance in Goodfellas in 1990, was born in New Jersey and adopted at six months old. He honed his craft at the University of Miami where he studied acting and took to the world of musical theatre. His first break came in 1986 when he starred in Something Wild which earned him his first Golden Globe nomination, for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture.
Four years later he played Henry Hill, a charismatic wiseguy, in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas for which he was best known.The film went on to be nominated for six Oscars.The actor was father to daughter Karsen, and engaged to marry fiancée Jacy Nittolo. Ray shared news of the engagement to Instagram with caption: "Christmas wishes do come true. I asked the love of my life to marry me, and thank God she said yes!!!" He previously married actress and producer Michelle Grace in February 1997, who he shares Karsen with, but the pair split in 2004.
Karsen, 23, is also an actor, co-starring alongside her father in Shades of Blue and in films like Hubie Halloween. Following the success of his early years and a break in between, Ray had once again been a regular on the big screen. He was memorable for his performances in Noah Baumbach’s Oscar-nominated drama Marriage Story, and in the NBC series Shades of Blue, which he starred in alongside Jennifer Lopez.
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Kelly Ripa shares fond memory of Ray Liotta from LIVE! following his death
Kelly Ripa took a walk down memory lane for a heartfelt reason on Thursday as she paid tribute to Ray Liotta following his death. The Goodfellas actor sadly passed away in his sleep at the age of 67 on 26 May and the TV host remembered him with a post on Live with Kelly and Ryan's Instagram page. MORE: Jennifer Lopez pays heartbreaking tribute to 'partner in crime' Ray Liotta Alongside a message which simply read: "We shared some great times," and a broken heart emoji, the show shared a throwback clip of an entertaining interview with Ray.At the time, Jerry O'Connell was hosting with Kelly and the pair had an engaging chat with the much-loved star during which they spoke about working with Jennifer Lopez and rappers LL Cool J and Buster Rhymes too. Ray Liotta had hosts Kelly Ripa and Jerry O'Connell in stitchesRay had the hosts in fits of laughter as he revealed his struggles over what to call them and Kelly admitted: "You're blowing my mind right now."The actor, who found fame in Martin Scorsese's iconic mafia movie in 1990, had been shooting a new film, Dangerous Waters, when he died. He was engaged to be married to Jacy Nittolo, and left behind a daughter, Karsen.MORE: Jennifer Lopez in tears in trailer for intimate Netflix documentary HalftimeALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actor had recently starred in The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel series to The Sopranos, as well as the Adam Driver film Marriage Story and No Sudden Move. He had just finished the Elizabeth Banks-directed Cocaine Bear.
Jennifer Lopez leads tributes to Ray Liotta after star dies away aged 67
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 Liotta: A look at the 'Goodfellas' star's life behind the camera and as a Hollywood legend
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.
GTA fans celebrate 'true legend' Ray Liotta following actor's death aged 67
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Ray Liotta: Goodfellas and Field of Dreams star dies aged 67
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.
Lorraine Bracco, Alessandro Nivola and Jamie Lee Curtis have led tributes to the late Ray Liotta
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 Pays Tribute To Her Shades Of Blue Co-Star & 'Partner In Crime' Ray Liotta After His Death
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Ray Liotta’s Screen Career: A Photo Gallery
Hollywood is mourning Ray Liotta, the Goodfellas star and key Field of Dreams actor who died May 26 at 67. Click through a photo gallery of his memorable roles above.