Star of “Goodfellas” and “Law & Order” The two died of natural causes at the age of 83.
“My great father Paul Sorvino has passed away,” his daughter, actress Mira Sorvino, said on Twitter.
“My heart is torn apart – a life of love, joy and wisdom ended with him” She continued to tweet. “He was a great dad. I love him so much. Sending love in the stars Daddy as you go up.”
“Scarlet Diva” star Rosanna Arquette responded to her tweet.
“I am so sorry for your loss, Mira was a great artist and a good man. God bless you.” Arquette tweetedwho also co-starred opposite Paul Sorvino in 1983’s “Off the Wall”.
Other actors, including Holly Robinson PeteAnd the Vincent DonofrioAnd the Jane Lynch And the Maureen McCormick, They were among many in Hollywood to pay tribute and offer condolences.
“The great Paul Sorvino. Many unforgettable roles in many genres,” Ralph Macchio tweeted About his co-star in Lost Cat Corona. “#RIP for one of the most honest and trustworthy actors I’ve had the pleasure to work with and get to know them.”
Celebrity songwriter Diane Warren also contributed, noting the recent loss of other acclaimed actors who starred in classic mob films.
“Ray Liotta, James Caan and now Paul Sorvino, we can be pretty sure there’s a Goodfellas/The Godfather blend movie being made in Heaven now!” I tweeted.
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