Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67

Legendary actor Ray Liotta is dead at 67 years old. 

He reportedly died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic while filming "Dangerous Waters," according to his publicist. 

Best known for his role in the Martin Scorcese classic, "Goodfellas," Liotta starred in countless films over the years, including "Field of Dreams," "Blow," "Revolver" "Smokin' Aces," "Hannibal," "The Place Beyond the Pines," "Marriage Story," "Cop Land" and "The Many Saints of Newark."

The Newark, New Jersey native began acting in 1978 taking various roles in soap operas before landing a lead role in "Something Wild," which earned him a Golden Globe nomination in 1987. He starred as Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams" in 1989 before earning worldwide acclaim as Henry Hill in "Goodfellas" in 1990.

He also won a Primetime Emmy in 2005 as an Outstanding Guest Actor in "ER," and voiced the leading character in "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City."

Liotta leaves behind his daughter, Karsen, and his fiancée Jacy Nittolo.

The producers for "Dangerous Waters," issued a statement later Thursday, which read:

"We were deeply saddened to learn of Ray's passing, it's a tremendous loss and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, fiancée Jacy and daughter Karsen."

Co-stars, friends and other celebrities took to social media to express their condolences after hearing the news of Liotta's death on Thursday.