Ray Liotta, the legendary actor known for his career-defining performance in crime classic “Goodfellas,” died in his sleep while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic, according to reports Thursday. He was 67.
Liotta, who also starred in the critically acclaimed film “Field of Dreams,” had been filming the upcoming flick “Dangerous Waters” on the island before he passed away, a source close to the star told TMZ.
His cause of death and other details were not immediately known Thursday.
His fiancé, podcaster and entrepreneur Jacy Nittolo, had been with him on the movie shoot when he died. The pair got engaged around Christmas 2020.
Liotta is best known for his breakout role in the renowned 1990 Martin Scorsese flick, “Goodfellas,” where he played New York mobster Henry Hill alongside Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.
The actor also had starring roles in “Cop Land,” “Blow,” “Marriage Story” and “Something Wild.”
Liotta leaves behind a daughter, Karsen, 23, whom he shared with his first wife, actress and producer Michelle Grace.
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