“I felt fortunate to have him there.”
Beloved actor Ray Liotta, extensively recognized for his roles in motion pictures like Goodfellas and Area of Goals, died right now at age 67.
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In line with BuzzFeed Information, Ray’s publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed that “he was discovered Thursday morning after dying in his sleep within the Dominican Republic, the place he was taking pictures an upcoming film, Harmful Waters. Allen mentioned she believed he was simply days away from wrapping manufacturing on the movie a couple of household crusing vacation gone awry.”
Ray’s Hollywood friends have been sharing candy dedications to the fallen star for the reason that information broke, together with his former Shades of Blue costar Jennifer Lopez.
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In a heartfelt submit she shared to her Instagram, J.Lo mirrored on the reminiscences she’s collected with Ray over time, in addition to what he meant to her.
“Ray was my accomplice in crime on Shades of Blue,” the singer wrote. “The very first thing that involves thoughts is he was so type to my youngsters.
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“Ray was the epitome of a tricky man who was all mushy on the within…I suppose that’s what made him such a compelling actor to observe. The unique Goodfella.”
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J.Lo remembered being so “thrilled” when she heard Ray accepted the function on the present, which they starred in for 3 years. As quickly as they filmed their scene collectively, J.Lo mentioned she may really feel an “electrical spark” on set.
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“We loved doing our scenes collectively and I felt fortunate to have him there to work with and be taught from.”
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“Like all artists he was difficult, honest, sincere and so very emotional. Like a uncooked nerve, he was so accessible and so in contact in his appearing and I’ll at all times keep in mind our time collectively fondly.”
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“We misplaced an important right now. RIP RAY…it’s so unhappy to lose you what appears strategy to quickly…I’ll keep in mind you at all times.”
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J.Lo concluded by sending like to Ray’s 23-year-old daughter Karsen, his household, and family members.
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To learn J.Lo’s full dedication, take a look at her Instagram submit beneath:
