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By Radiator Perlman

Updated 20 May 2023

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American actor (1954–2022)

Ray Liotta is ...

Dead

Born	18 December 1954 in Newark
Died	26 May 2022 in Dominican Republic and Santo Domingo
Age	67 years, 5 months
Cause	respiratory failure, pulmonary edema and heart failure

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Birth name	Raymond Allen Liotta
Manner of death	natural causes
Spouse	Michelle Grace
Child	Karsen Liotta
Occupation	actor, film producer and film actor
Height	1.80m (5'11")
Weight	86kg (189.6lbs)
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Twitter username	rayliotta
Instagram username	rayliotta
Educated at	University of Miami, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Union High School
Field of work	acting, film acting and filmmaking

About Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta: The Bad Boy of Hollywood

From his breakout role as the menacing Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" to his recent turn as the corrupt mayor in "Shades of Blue," Ray Liotta has made a career out of playing tough, complex characters. But behind the tough exterior lies a man with a deep passion for acting and a desire to push himself to new heights.

Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1954, Liotta grew up in a working-class family and was drawn to acting at a young age. After studying at the University of Miami, he moved to New York City to pursue his dream, landing his first role in the soap opera "Another World" in 1978.

But it was his turn as Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" in 1990 that catapulted Liotta to stardom. His intense performance earned him critical acclaim and established him as one of Hollywood's most promising actors.

Over the years, Liotta has continued to take on challenging roles, from the troubled cop in "Cop Land" to the grieving father in "The Place Beyond the Pines." He has also dabbled in television, earning an Emmy nomination for his role in the miniseries "The Rat Pack."

Off-screen, Liotta has struggled with addiction and has been open about his battles with alcoholism. But he has also used his platform to raise awareness about addiction and to support organizations that help those struggling with substance abuse.

Sadly, Liotta passed away on December 8, 2022, at the age of 67. He leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a commitment to using his talent for good.

References:

- "Ray Liotta: The Bad Boy of Hollywood." Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2022, www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/ray-liotta-obituary-1269653/.

- "Ray Liotta." IMDb, www.imdb.com/name/nm0000501/.

- "Ray Liotta: 'I've been sober for 30 years, but it's still a struggle'." The Guardian, 17 Mar. 2016, www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/17/ray-liotta-interview-shades-of-blue-goodfellas.

About Death

Liotta died in his sleep on May 26, 2022, at age 67, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, during the filming of Dangerous Waters. At the time of his death, he was engaged to Jacy Nittolo. In May 2023, the cause of death was attributed to respiratory insufficiency, pulmonary edema, and heart disease, with atherosclerosis cited as an underlying issue.

Films - which cast members have died?

Ray Liotta has been a part of these films.

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Cocaine Bear

2023 film directed by Elizabeth Banks

Hannibal

2001 film by Ridley Scott

The Many Saints of Newark

2021 film directed by Alan Taylor

Goodfellas

1990 American crime film

Muppets Most Wanted

2014 film produced by Walt Disney Pictures

Marriage Story

2019 film directed by Noah Baumbach

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

2014 US crime-thriller film

Field of Dreams

1989 film by Phil Alden Robinson

Texas Rising

Operation Dumbo Drop

1995 film produced by Walt Disney Pictures

The Place Beyond the Pines

2012 film by Derek Cianfrance

Blow

2001 biopic about George Jung from the United States

Cop Land

1997 film by James Mangold

Revolver

2005 film co-written and directed by Guy Ritchie

Smokin' Aces

2006 film by Joe Carnahan

Identity

2003 psychological horror-mystery film, directed by James Mangold and written by Michael Cooney

Observe and Report

2009 film by Jody Hill

Killing Them Softly

2012 film by Andrew Dominik

Muppets from Space

1999 film by Tim Hill

No Sudden Move

2021 film by Steven Soderbergh

Unforgettable

1996 film by John Dahl

Wild Hogs

2007 film by Walt Becker

Date Night

2010 film by Shawn Levy

Wanderlust

2012 comedy film by David Wain

Kill the Messenger

2014 film by Michael Cuesta

The Iceman

2013 American film

In the Name of the King

2007 film by Uwe Boll

Charlie St. Cloud

2010 film by Burr Steers

John Q

2002 film by Nick Cassavetes

Heartbreakers

2001 American comedy film directed by David Mirkin

Youth in Revolt

2009 film by Miguel Arteta

Corrina, Corrina

1994 American film

Stretch

2014 film by Joe Carnahan

Crossing Over

2009 film by Wayne Kramer

Narc

2002 American crime thriller film

The Lonely Lady

1983 film by Peter Sasdy

Battle in Seattle

2007 film by Stuart Townsend

The Son of No One

2011 film by Dito Montiel

Article 99

1992 film by Howard Deutch

Blackway

2015 film by Daniel Alfredson

No Escape

1994 American film

Better Living Through Chemistry

The Details

2011 film by Jacob Aaron Estes

Something Wild

1986 film by Jonathan Demme

Turbulence

1997 film by Robert Butler

Unlawful Entry

1992 film by Jonathan Kaplan

The Last Shot

2004 comedy film

Crazy on the Outside

2010 film by Tim Allen

Revenge of the Green Dragons

2014 film by Andrew Lau

Phoenix

1998 American crime film

Hubie Halloween

upcoming American comedy film

The Devil's in the Details

The Entitled

2011 film by Aaron Woodley

Dominick and Eugene

1988 film by Robert M. Young

Slow Burn

Powder Blue

2008 film by Timothy Linh Bui

Snowmen

2010 film

Control

2004 direct-to-video film

Local Color

2006 film by George Gallo

Flock of Dudes

Even Money

2006 American crime film

Hero Wanted

2008 film by Brian Smrz

All Things Fall Apart

2011 film by Mario Van Peebles

Yellow

2012 film by Nick Cassavetes

A Rumor of Angels

2000 American film

The River Murders

2011 film by Rich Cowan

La Linea

2009 film by James Cotten

Street Kings: Motor City

2011 film by Chris Fisher

Forever Mine

1999 film by Paul Schrader

Suddenly

2013 film by Uwe Boll

Point of Origin

2002 film by Newton Thomas Sigel

Pawn

2013 film

Pilgrim

2000 film by Harley Cokeliss

Chasing 3000

Breathless

Sticky Notes

Comeback Season

2006 film by Bruce McCulloch

Ticket Out

2012 film by Doug Lodato

Television - which cast members have died?

Ray Liotta has been a part of these shows.

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The Simpsons

American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening

SpongeBob SquarePants

American animated television series

Saturday Night Live

American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show

Family Guy

American adult animated sitcom

Modern Family

American comedy TV series

Another World

American television soap opera

Phineas and Ferb

American animated comedy-musical television series

Frasier

US sitcom

Hannah Montana

American television series

ER

American medical drama television series

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

NTSF:SD:SUV::

American television comedy

The League

St. Elsewhere

television series

Just Shoot Me!

NBC sitcom

Shades of Blue

American police procedural television series

Young Sheldon

is an upcoming American television sitcom on CBS created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro.

Great News

an American sitcom television series

Casablanca

television series