Liotta continued to make a mark in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in Marriage Story, No Sudden Move, and The Many Saints of Newark, a Sopranos prequel film. He passed away in his sleep while in the Dominican Republic filming Dangerous Waters.
Ray Liotta, the celebrated actor known for his role in Goodfellas, passed away in May last year, leaving fans worldwide in mourning.
The suddenness of his passing in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was a shock to many, and theories surrounding the cause of death began to circulate.
However, recent reports confirm that the Dominican Republic officials have determined heart and respiratory system issues to be the cause of Liotta’s death. According to TMZ, the actor’s death was classified as natural and nonviolent, resulting from respiratory insufficiency, pulmonary edema, and acute heart failure. The medical report also reveals that Liotta had atherosclerosis, a condition that leads to the buildup of plaque in the arteries and often results in health problems like diabetes.
Born on December 18, 1954, in Newark, New Jersey, Liotta’s career spanned over three decades, and he had an impressive filmography. Liotta made his debut in Another World, a soap opera, and gained recognition for his role in Something Wild, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. He also played Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams, but it was his role in Goodfellas that solidified his position in the film industry. Liotta portrayed Henry Hill, a real-life mobster, in the acclaimed crime drama, which also featured Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. The movie was nominated for six Academy Awards and is regarded as one of the best films ever made.
