Ray Liotta, Voice Of Tommy Vircetti In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Has Died

Deadline is reporting actor Ray Liotta has passed away at the age of 67.

Liotta died in his sleep while filming a movie called Dangerous WatersIn the Dominican Republic. According to a source that has spoken with TMZ, there is “nothing suspicious about the death, and no foul play is suspected.” It is not known what caused the death.

Liotta had a prolific acting career. Among his most memorable roles is Henry Hill in Goodfellas and Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams. Recent years have seen Liotta’s popularity rise in Hollywood, with her roles in The Story of MarriageThe Amazon Prime Series HannaThis film is one of many projects that are in development. Cocaine BearA series of these is called Blackbird, that will, unfortunately, see the light of day without him around. 

Ray Liotta’s impact on film is immense, but he also made an important statement in videogames, playing the role of Tommy Vercetti, in Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. At the time, having veteran Hollywood talent in video games was a novel concept, expanded upon in the years following due in part to Liotta’s portrayal of Vercetti. Vice City was an instant hit when it was released in 2002, receiving many awards, including Game InformerThe 2002 Game of the Year. It’s sold over 17 million copies according to a Two earnings reports from 2008: Take Two.

Liotta leaves behind his daughter, Karsen, and his fiancée, Jacy Nitollo. Game InformerOur condolences go out to Liotta’s friends and family in these difficult times.