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Martin Scorsese is reflecting on his old friend and co-star Ray Liotta.The "Goodfellas" star, known for his role as Henry Hill, died in May at age 67 in the Dominican Republic. The director, 79, wrote an op-ed for the Guardian to pay tribute the late actor and shared that he has some regrets on not working with Liotta again before he died.

died late last month at the age of 67 in the Dominican Republic.The Oscar-winning director, 79, wrote an op-ed for The Guardian to pay tribute to Liotta and manifested his regret for not working with him enough during his lifetime.“We had many plans to work together again but the timing was always off, or the project wasn’t quite right. I regret that now,” Scorsese penned.The filmmaker directed the “Shades of Blue” star in the 1990 mob drama “Goodfellas.”Scorsese continued, “When I watched Ray as the divorce lawyer in ‘Marriage Story’ — he’s genuinely scary in the role, which is precisely why he’s so funny.”“I remember feeling that I wanted to work with him again at this point in his life, to explore the gravity in his presence, so different from the young, sprightly actor he was when I met him,” “The Departed” director went on.“I wish I’d had the chance to see him just once more, too — to tell him just how much the work we did together meant to me. But maybe he knew that.

Ray Liotta made his mark as an actor with his portrayal of Henry Hill in the Martin Scorsese-directed 1990 gangster film, , and the impact of that role will live on forever. Following Liotta's death at age 67 in late May, Scorsese penned an emotional letter for  where he reminisced on the actor and shared his regret for not working with him again following .«We had many plans to work together again but the timing was always off, or the project wasn’t quite right,» Scorsese wrote. «I regret that now.»The 79-year-old award-winning director went on to share that when he watched Liotta as Jay Marotta in the 2019 movie, his desire to work with him again was stronger than ever.«He’s genuinely scary in the role, which is precisely why he’s so funny — I remember feeling that I wanted to work with him again at this point in his life, to explore the gravity in his presence, so different from the young, sprightly actor he was when I met him,» Scorsese explained.«I wish I’d had the chance to see him just once more, too — to tell him just how much the work we did together meant to me,» Scorsese added.

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Goodfellas.The director penned a tribute to the actor in The Guardian, following the sudden death of the actor last month at the age of 67.Scorsese first reflected on how “fearless” Liotta was on set, determined to keep filming after he received difficult news about his family.He later went on to reveal he and the actor had many plans to work together but never managed to make it work.“We had many plans to work together again but the timing was always off, or the project wasn’t quite right. I regret that now,” Scorsese said.“When I watched Ray as the divorce lawyer in Marriage Story — he’s genuinely scary in the role, which is precisely why he’s so funny — I remember feeling that I wanted to work with him again at this point in his life, to explore the gravity in his presence, so different from the young, sprightly actor he was when I met him.”The filmmaker added: “I wish I’d had the chance to see him just once more, too — to tell him just how much the work we did together meant to me.

Zack Sharf Martin Scorsese published a heartfelt tribute in The Guardian to the late actor Ray Liotta, whose most iconic role was Henry Hill in Scorsese’s gangster masterpiece “Goodfellas.” While Scorsese would go on to reunite with “Goodfellas” actors such as Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci after the release of his 1990 classic, he never got the chance to work with Liotta again. Following Liotta’s sudden death last month, Scorsese expressed regret over never reuniting with the actor.“We had many plans to work together again but the timing was always off, or the project wasn’t quite right.

When the passing of Ray Liotta was announced, fans started to list the roles that they would remember him most. And by a large margin, the film that was most discussed was “Goodfellas,” the crime film by the legendary Martin Scorsese.

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Just days after Ray Liotta passed away at just 67 years of age, his co-star in 2001's Heartbreakers - Sigourney Weaver - is honoring the late actor.Liotta was filming the thriller Dangerous Waters with Eric Dane in the Dominican Republic when he passed away in his sleep.Weaver, 72, issued a heartfelt statement to Peopleon Tuesday, calling Liotta, 'A true original and a lovely guy.' Honor:Just days after Ray Liotta passed away at just 67 years of age, his co-star in 2001's Heartbreakers - Sigourney Weaver - is honoring the late actor True original:Weaver, 72, issued a heartfelt statement to People on Tuesday, calling Liotta, 'A true original and a lovely guy'Heartbreakers followed the mother and daughter team of Max (Weaver) and Page Conners (Jennifer Love Hewitt), who seduce and then scam wealthy men out of their fortunes.Liotta played DeanCumanno, one of the victims of the mother-daughter duo's cons early in the film. 'Ray's lovesick gangster, Dean, is the real heartbreaker in Heartbreakers,' Weaver's statement began.

Sigourney Weaver is paying tribute to her late co-star, Ray Liotta.

Late actor Ray Liotta will be honored in his hometown of Union Township, New Jersey, according to Mayor Manuel Figueiredo.Figueiredo on Tuesday told TMZ that plans are being made to honor the actor, who died last week at the age of 67 in the Dominican Republic, where he was working on the film Dangerous Waters.The Newark, New Jersey-born actor graduated from Union High School in 1973 - he was inducted into the high school's Hall of Fame in 1993 - before going on to study his craft at University of Miami. The latest:Late actor Ray Liotta will be honored in his hometown of Union Township, New Jersey, according to Mayor Manuel Figueiredo.

"She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many."The Saturday Night Fever star continued: “My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side.“Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered.”John concluded: “I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while.“But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.”The couple got married in 1991 when Kelly was two months pregnant with Jett.Jett, the eldest of the couple’s three children, tragically died while they were on a family holiday in the Bahamas in 2009.In 2009 the Travolta family set up the Jett Travolta Foundation, a charity that helps fund assistance and support for children with vision, hearing, mobility, communication, behavior learning impairments or other special medical, environmental, health or educational needs.

John Travolta shared his sadness over a friend gone too soon when he posted a tribute on his Instagram Stories on Tuesday. The Saturday Night Live star expressed his agony with a few simple words alongside a photo of him with the late actor - and his Wild Hogs co-star - Ray Liotta who died in his sleep at the age of 67.SEE: John Travolta's $5million family home is only accessible via boatThe actor, who found fame in Martin Scorsese's iconic mafia movie in 1990, had been shooting a new film, Dangerous Waters, when he died.WATCH: John Travolta celebrates wonderful news about daughter EllaHe was engaged to be married to Jacy Nittolo, and left behind a daughter, Karsen.John simply wrote: "We will miss you Ray," and shared a snapshot of the pair both smiling and wearing leather jackets. MORE: John Travolta leaves fans in disbelief as he embraces life in the UKMORE: John Travolta shares 'very proud moment' in rare personal videoHis loss comes just weeks ahead of the second anniversary of the death of his wife - and the mother of his three children - Kelly Preston on 12 July.  John shared a throwback photo with his Wild Hogs co-star Ray LiottaThe actress kept her two year battle with breast cancer private and lost her life to the disease in July 2020.She battled her diagnosis out of the public spotlight until she passed away surrounded by her loved ones, including her two remaining children, Ben and Ella. READ: John Travolta and son introduce new family member - see the sweet photoMORE: John Travolta's daughter Ella releases first incredible single – fans reactAt the time, John announced her passing and wrote: "It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast

died Thursday at 67, expressing her “deep love.”“My life these past couple of years have been nothing but truly magical,” Nittolo, 47, wrote. “Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever.

Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous Waters.The feature film co-starred Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, alongside Odeya Rush and Saffron Burrows.Their casting was announced just a few weeks back, at the beginning of May. RIP:Ray Liotta, 67, died in his sleep this week while filming on location in the Dominican Republic for an upcoming thriller, Dangerous WatersDangerous Waters, from Signature Films, which is directed by John Barr and written by Mark Jackson, was in the midst of shooting when the actor passed away unexpectedly.The film centers on an out of control sailing vacation that goes off the rails when a teenage girl discovers 'the dark past of her mother's new boyfriend,' according to the synopsis.

Lorraine Bracco has revealed she is 'utterly shattered' following the shock death of her Goodfellas co-star Ray Liotta on Thursday.The actor - who was best known for the Martin Scorsese movie - died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters, his reps confirmed.Deadlinewas the first to report the news.Soon after news broke, tributes rolled in for the New Jersey native.Bracco, who played his wife in the hit 1990 mobster movie, said: 'I am utterly shattered to hear this terrible news about my Ray.'I can be anywhere in the world & people will come up & tell me their favorite movie is Goodfellas. Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie.

Ray Liotta’s fiancee Jacy Nittolo has broken her silence on his death. Jacy has shared a heartbreaking post and final photos of the actor taken just days before his sudden death at 67.

Ray Liotta's fiancee has paid a glowing tribute to the late actor on social media. The 'Field of Dreams' star passed away on Thursday (26. 05.

Ray Liotta’s fiancé, Jacy Nittolo, has broken her silence following the "Goodfellas" star’s death. Nittolo shared a series of images with Liotta on Instagram on Saturday, sharing that these last few years with him were "nothing but truly magical."  "My life these past couple of years have been nothing but truly magical," she began. "Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever.