Update 05/09/2023 1:09pm:
In 2022, it was revealed that ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto’ actor Ray Liotta died while in a Dominican hotel room. A year later, the cause of death for Liotta has officially been revealed.
An official report from a medical examiner says Liotta suffered from respiratory and heart system issues that caused his death. He reportedly had pulmonary edema, which is in reference to fluid in the lungs. The actor also had atherosclerosis, which is when plaque builds up in the arteries.
The actor’s death occurred while he was in the Dominican Republic to shoot a movie ‘Dangerous Waters.’
source: Radar Online
Original 05/26/2022 1:10pm:
Actor Ray Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while shooting a new film in the Dominican Republic this week.
The actor was widely known for his lead role in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. He was also the voice actor for the main character in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Liotta starred in additional films, such as Field of Dreams, Something Wild, Hannibal, Blow, John Q, Killing Them Softly, and most recently, The Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark.
Some of his career achievements include winning a Primetime Emmy for his guest role on ER in 2005. He was also nominated for a SAG Award twice.
Liotta was engaged at the time of his death and leaves behind one daughter. As of now, no foul play is suspected in relation to his passing. He was 67.
Source: TMZ
