Hollywood reacts to the death of Paul Sorvino, actor of ‘One of Ours’

Paul Sorvino has died at the age of 83. The actor will always be remembered for his role as Paul Cicero in ‘One of Us’one of Martin Scorsese’s best films, as well as for his appearances in movies like ‘Nixon’, ‘Rocketeer’, ‘On the Hunt’, ‘Repo! The Genetic Opera’ and the series ‘Law and Order’.

Sorvino, father of fellow actress Mira Sorvinodied of natural causes at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, his wife Dee Dee Benkie announced.

“Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul SorvinoHe was the love of my life and one of the greatest artists to ever grace the screen and stageDee Dee said.

His daughter Mira Sorvino, Oscar and Golden Globe winner in 1996 for ‘Mighty Aphrodite’, he remembered his father on social networks:

“My father, the great Paul Sorvino, has passed away. My heart is torn: a life of love, joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. Sending you love in the stars as you ascend dad.”

Paul Sorvino is the fourth interpreter related to mafia cinema to die in just three months. His partner in ‘One of ours’ Ray Liotta left us in May of this year at the age of 67one of his latest works being the prequel to ‘The Sopranos’ ‘Santos Criminales’, released in 2021. Precisely in ‘The Sopranos’ is where another member of the cast of ‘One of Ours’ gained popularity, Tony Sirico, the mythical Paulie Gualtieri who died on July 9 at the age of 79. that same week, on July 7, we lost one of the protagonists of ‘The Godfather’, the great James Caan, at 82 years old.

Hollywood has shown its respect and admiration for Sorvino on social networks, lamenting his loss:

“Ray Liotta, James Caan and now Paul Sorvino, we can be pretty sure a Goodfellas/Godfather in Heaven mix movie is in the works right now! 🎬💔”

“Very sad to hear of the passing of Paul Sorvino, my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. you can rest in peace.”

“The great Pablo Sorvino. So many memorable roles in so many genres. #RIP to one of the truest and most honest actors I’ve had the pleasure to work with and meet.”

“It was very special to be able to sit quietly with the great Paul Sorvino, talking about the games of life. I am sending much comfort and love to his family, and I wish you all eternal blessings, love and light.”