‘Goodfellas’ actor Paul Sorvino has died aged 83

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Goodfellas and Law & Order, has died aged 83.According to a press release (via People), Paul died this morning (July 25) with wife Dee Dee Sorvino by his side.The actor is said to have “passed from natural causes and had dealt with health issues over the past few years”, according to the release.Posting about his death on Twitter, Dee Dee wrote: “I am completely devastated.

The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. I am heartbroken.”I am completely devastated The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone .

I am heartbroken ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/0wBSG3uTgD— Dee Dee Sorvino (@deedeegop) July 25, 2022Paul, who is the father of actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino, played character Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas.

He was also known for his role as NYPD sergeant Phil Cerreta on the TV series Law & Order.He had supporting roles in A Touch Of Class, Reds, The Rocketeer, Romeo + Juliet and 1995 film Nixon, the latter of which earned him a nomination at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.Paul also had lead roles in shows That’s Life, The Oldest Rookie and Canadian drama series Bad Blood in 2017.