Paul Sorvino, actor whose roles range from the mob boss to “The Good Companions” until a participation in the crime series “Law & Order”, died this Monday (25), according to his publicist Roger Neal. He was 83 years old.
Sorvino died of natural causes with his wife Dee Dee by his side.
Dee Dee Sorvino issued a statement through Neal, saying, in part, “Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino.”
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Sorvino earned a Tony nomination for his role in “That Championship Season” (reprising the role in the film version) and appeared in a long list of films that included playing Henry Kissinger in “Nixon”, ” Dick Tracy”, “Reds” and “The Rocketeer”.
Sorvino attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and considered becoming an opera singer before making his Broadway debut in the mid-1960s. His first film was the comedy “How to Get Rid of Mom…” The Addicts”, alongside Al Pacino.
Sorvino is perhaps best remembered for director Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas” as Paul Cícero, the mobster who, even in prison, maintained his passion for cooking and fine cooking, finely slicing garlic with a razor blade. (Sorvino and his wife later co-wrote the book “Pinot, Pasta, and Parties.”)
The actor took on a role on “Law & Order” as one of the detectives but soon left, citing the limited scope of the material.
Sorvino is survived by a wife and three children, including actress Mira Sorvino, and five grandchildren.
Mira Sorvino wrote on Twitter: “My heart is broken – a lifetime of love, joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending love in the stars. Father as you ascend.”
Source: CNN Brasil
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