‘Goodfellas’ star Ray Liotta dies at 67

Actor Ray Liotta, the actor best known for his roles in “Goodfellas” and “Field of Dreams,” has died.

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The actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, Deadline reported. He was there filming a new movie, according to Deadline.

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Nexstar spoke with Liotta’s booking agent Thursday who declined to offer comment.

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Liotta is perhaps best known for his role in 1990’s “Goodfellas,” portraying real-life mob associate Henry Hill

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The actor’s other notable film roles include “Field of Dreams,” “Something Wild,” “Cop Land” and “Marriage Story.

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The actor also made several guest appearances in popular TV shows.

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He earned him an Independent Spirit Award alongside the ensemble cast.

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Among his earliest screen roles was recurring as Joey Perrini in about three dozen episodes of the NBC soap Another World from 1978-81.

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He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his acting in an episode of “ER.” Liotta also hosted “Saturday Night Live” in 2003.

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