Hollywood stars were heartbroken at the news of Paul Sorvino’s death on Monday and took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor.
Sorvino, the father of Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino, died of natural causes on Monday at the age of 83, his wife Dee Dee announced. Publicist Roger Neal said he died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
“Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life and one of the greatest artists to ever be on screen and stage,” said Dee Dee.
Throughout his career, Sorvino starred in a variety of projects, including: the gambler (1974), Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet (1996), Oliver Stone’s Nixon (1995) and in the cooler (2003). Other notable roles include: The Panic in Needle Park (1971), William Friedkin’s The lane of the Brink (1978), The Rocketeer (1991) and The firm (1993).
Sorvino received a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for his performance in Jason Miller’s original Broadway production That Championship Season in 1973. He later starred in and directed his only feature film, The problem with Cali (2012). Sorvino joined NBC’s Law & authority for a season and played as Det. Phil Cerretta.
Sorvino’s most famous role is his portrayal of Paul Cicero in Good Boys (1990).
In a tribute shared on social media, Mira Sorvino wrote:,,My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed away. My heart is torn apart – a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’ll send your love in the stars, Daddy as you take off.”
Sorvino’s death follows the recent passing of his Goodfellas co-star Ray Liotta and Godfather star James Canaan. In her tribute Dianne Warren remembered the legendary actors: “Ray Liotta, James Caan and now Paul Sorvino, we can be pretty sure a badass Goodfellas/Godfather mashup movie is being made in heaven right now!”
Some of Sorvino’s co-stars paid tribute to the actor. Ralph Macchio remembered his Lost Cat Corona co-starred as “one of the most sincere and honest actors I’ve had the pleasure of working with and getting to know.” Forest Whitaker also shared a tribute to him Godfather of Haarlem co-star writes: “It was very special to sit still with the great Paul Sorvino, talking through the games of life. I send much comfort and love to his family and wish them all eternal blessings, love and light.” In the meantime, Marlee Matlinwho co-starred with Sorvino in the 2013 film 4Closedwrote: “I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with the wonderful Paul Sorvino. And now I am so sad to read of his passing. Not only was he kind, he was so talented and so giving as an actor. I send my love to Mira and the rest of the family. He will surely be missed. REST IN PEACE.”
Others who took to social media to remember the legendary actor include: Jason Alexanderwho wrote: “From Baker’s Wife on Bway to Shakespeare in the Park to all the incredible movie/TV roles – he was amazing in everything. Best wishes to his friends and family.” Rosanna Arquette wrote: “I am very sorry for the loss of Mira and her family of their dear and sweet daddy Paul Sorvino. May he rest in peace.”
Below are even more tributes.
My father, the great Paul Sorvino, has passed away. My heart is torn apart – a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’ll send your love in the stars, daddy as you take off.
— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) July 25, 2022
Ray Liotta, James Caan and now Paul Sorvino, we can be pretty sure a badass Goodfellas/Godfather mashup movie is being made in heaven right now! 🎬💔
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) July 25, 2022
The great Paul Sorvino. So many memorable roles in so many genres. #REST IN PEACE to one of the most sincere and honest actors I have had the pleasure of working and getting to know. pic.twitter.com/RKeVeBiv76
— Ralph Macchio (@ralphmacchio) July 25, 2022
It was very special to sit still with the great Paul Sorvino, talking through the games of life. I send much comfort and love to his family and wish them all eternal blessings, love and light. pic.twitter.com/0Ea3uh7gZI
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) July 25, 2022
I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with the wonderful Paul Sorvino. And now I am so sad to read of his passing. Not only was he nice, he was so talented and so giving as an actor. I send my love to Mira and the rest of the family. He will certainly be missed. REST IN PEACE. pic.twitter.com/bgnSMEXPJc
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 25, 2022
So sad to hear of the passing of Paul Sorvino – my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/eLEWBapZGy
— Lorraine Bracco (@Lorraine_Bracco) July 25, 2022
I am sorry to hear that Paul Sorvino has passed away. Such a passionate and soulful actor, who gave the world legendary performances. My thoughts are with his family. Rest in peace sir. https://t.co/TEgPXIRVYz
— Marg Helgenberger (@MargHelgen) July 25, 2022
I am sooo sad to hear about
Paul Sorvino💔💔💔. I was in my first movie in 1979 with him and my great friend @levarburton – I was just 15…I remember being SO nervous but I just remember he was so nice and sweet to me
A great man. Rest in peace🤍🤍🤍 https://t.co/1HUflCwpFH pic.twitter.com/YTlnPIM6BK— Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️ (@hollyrpeete) July 25, 2022
Oh no, I am very sorry for the loss of Mira and her family of their dear and sweet daddy Paul Sorvino. May he rest in peace.
— rosanna arquette (@RoArquette) July 25, 2022
Sad to hear that Paul Sorvino has passed away #RIPPaulSorvino a very good character, especially Goodfellas and the Gambler, a couple that stand out to me!
— Big Nick Turturro (@NickTurturro1) July 25, 2022
RIP Paul Sorvino… pic.twitter.com/eC9PV1uRUo
— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) July 25, 2022
Dear Mira,
I offer you my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful father Paul Sorvino. I have always admired the love and respect you have for each other. It touched me so much. I admired him immensely as an actor and as a person. #RIPPaulSorvino ️— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) July 25, 2022
For all his characters and success, it was Paul Sorvino’s reaction to his daughter’s night @MiraSorvino won the Oscar that said pretty much everything about fatherhood and family and love. Timeless. 🙏õ @The Academy #REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/asO7v0sVBO
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) July 25, 2022
The wonderful Paul Sorvino has passed away. From Baker’s Wife on Bway to Shakespeare in the Park to all the incredible movie/TV roles – he was great in everything. Condolences to his friends and family.#rippaulsorvino
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 25, 2022
Our thoughts are with Paul Sorvino’s family and friends. We were lucky enough to spend time with him at the 2018 #TCMFF. @THR remembers him here: https://t.co/2kFfFfh1rv pic.twitter.com/XsuFe71M3A
— TCM (@tcm) July 25, 2022
We remember the beloved @sagaftra actor Paul Sorvino who starred as Paulie Cicero in GOODFELLAS, and whose career spanned half a century, including roles in THE GAMBLER, NIXON and THE COOLER.
We send our love to his friends and family: https://t.co/tyFyFCsGsa
— SAG-AFTRA Foundation (@sagaftraFOUND) July 25, 2022
