Goodfellas actor Paul Sorvino has died aged 83, it has been announced.
The actor who had also starred in Law & Order died from natural causes, his heartbroken wife Dee Dee confirmed in an emotional statement.
Taking to Twitter, Dee Dee penned: “I am completely devastated. The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. I am heartbroken.”
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Meanwhile, a statement from a representative read: “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.”
Fans have since flocked to social media, paying tribute to the legendary star with one writing: “RIP Paul Sorvino. I knew him from his time on Law & Order, where he played Phil Cerreta, one of my favourite characters.”
“We lost another legendary actor. Paul Sorvino. What a guy. First Ray Liotta, now Sorvino. The heavens are gathering an amazing ensemble. Warm thoughts and condolences to @MiraSorvino and the rest of the Sorvino family,” wrote a second.
Before a third added: “Rest In Peace to the legend Paul Sorvino. Soooo many flicks to name but none greater than Goodfellas. I also enjoyed his latest work on @GodfatherHarlem. We lost a great one today.”
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“Paul Sorvino often played intimidating/tough characters, but always seemed like the sweetest man in real life. He reminded me of James Gandolfini in that way. May he Rest In Peace,” typed a fourth.
While another commented: “Oh man… I met Paul Sorvino at the Sedona Film Festival and had a fantastic interview where he was incredibly generous with his time. He was a sophisticated actor who wasn’t anything like the tough guy persona he played so well – may he rest in peace.”
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Paul was perhaps best known for playing Paul Cicero in the 1990 hit film, Goodfellas alongside Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro.
He also appeared as Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the hit show, Law & Order.
The actor’s career started in 1970, appearing in the film Where’s Poppa? before his career took off, seeing him appear in movies until as recent as 2021.
Most recently, he had played Frank Costello in the Godfather of Harlem, joining the television show back in 2019.
Paul is survived by his wife Dee Dee and children, Mira, Michael and Amanda from his first marriage to Lorraine Davis.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
