Ray Liotta can comfortably be categorized as one of the finest actors of this generation, both on the small and the big screen. The 67-year-old actor passed away, after a career that saw him create an impressive number of great movies. Liotta is probably going to be remembered most for his excellent portrayal of American mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. Because he didn't want to feature in another mafia story, he famously turned down the opportunity to feature in HBO's hit crime drama series, The Sopranos.His record on television is still impressive, nonetheless. For his one-episode cameo on ER in 2004, Liotta won a Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series." His biggest TV role came in the NBC series Shades of Blue, alongside his close friend, Jennifer Lopez.Liotta's entire body of work contributed to his amassing a decent net worth before his death.
- 9 What Was The Cause Of Ray Liotta's Death?
- 8 What Is Ray Liotta's Final Movie, Dangerous Waters About?
- 7 Inside Ray Liotta's Acting Career
- 6 Did Ray Liotta Leave Other Unreleased Projects?
- 5 What Was Ray Liotta's Net Worth In 2022?
- 4 Was Ray Liotta In A Romantic Relationship Before His Death?
- 3 Ray Liotta's Relationship And Family History
- 2 What Was Ray Liotta's Relationship With His Daughter, Karsen?
- 1 What Have People Said About Ray Liotta's Life And Death?
9 What Was The Cause Of Ray Liotta's Death?
Following his death, Ray Liotta's publicist released a statement to CNN, revealing the details of his passing. "Ray was working on a project in the Dominican Republic called Dangerous Waters when he passed," the statement by publicist Jennifer Allen read. "He passed in his sleep."
No further information has been released about an official cause of death, except that "there was nothing suspicious about the death, and no foul play is suspected," according to TMZ's report of the actor's death.
8 What Is Ray Liotta's Final Movie, Dangerous Waters About?
The log line for Dangerous Waters on IMDb reads: "A sailing holiday spirals out of control when a teenage daughter uncovers the dark past of her mother's new boyfriend." Alongside Liotta, the film consists of a cast of Saffron Burrows, Odeya Rush and Eric Dane, among others.
It remains to be seen whether the film - directed by Blood and Money's John Barr - will still be released as scheduled.
7 Inside Ray Liotta's Acting Career
When Ray Liotta was filming for Goodfellas, he was also going through a dark experience in his life, as his birth mother fought terminal cancer.
This kind of resilience typified a stellar career for the actor from New Jersey, whose other biggest credits include Field of Dreams, Hannibal, Texas Rising, The Rat Pack where he played Frank Sinatra, and Something Wild, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for "Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture."
6 Did Ray Liotta Leave Other Unreleased Projects?
As well as Dangerous Waters, there are at least two other projects that Ray Liotta had been working on that are yet to be released. One of those is the movie Cocaine Bear, which has already been completed and scheduled for a premiere in February 2023.
Liotta was also set to feature in at least five other productions, including an Apple TV+ limited series titled Black Bird.
5 What Was Ray Liotta's Net Worth In 2022?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ray Liotta's final net worth estimation was $14 million in 2022. This is a relatively modest sum, compared to his peers in the industry and also in consideration of all the work that he had done.
Nonetheless, he appeared content with his lot, mostly residing in a $2.7 million home he purchased in Los Angeles in August 2003.
4 Was Ray Liotta In A Romantic Relationship Before His Death?
Ray Liotta was planning to get married when he passed away. The actor got engaged to his then-girlfriend Jacy Nittolo in December 2020, a little over one year after they first met.
Nittolo wrote a moving tribute for her fallen fiancé on Instagram last week, calling him "a beautiful person inside and out," and saying that he was "everything in the world" to her.
3 Ray Liotta's Relationship And Family History
Ray Liotta was once married, between 1997 and 2004 to fellow actor and producer Michelle Grace. The two met at a Chicago Cubs game in February '97, the baseball team that Michelle's then-husband Mark Grace was playing for at the time.
Liotta and Grace welcomed their one - and only - daughter Karsen in December 1998.
2 What Was Ray Liotta's Relationship With His Daughter, Karsen?
Ray Liotta did a good job of keeping his daughter Karsen away from any unnecessary limelight. Now 23 years old, Karsen is an actress in her own right, with her IMDb profile listing Hubie Halloween and Teenage Badass as some of her most recent work.
The two were often spotted at red carpet events together, which would suggest that Ray was not just a friend to his daughter, but a mentor as well.
1 What Have People Said About Ray Liotta's Life And Death?
Ray Liotta was adored by colleagues and fans alike. For most of his followers, the best way to eulogize him has been to rewatch some of his most classic films. Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lopez and his one-time partner, director Martin Scorsese are among industry pros who have paid tribute to him.
"[Ray] absolutely amazed me, and I'll always be proud of the work we did together on [Goodfellas]," Scorsese's tribute said. "My heart goes out to his loved ones, and it aches for his loss, way too early."
