Ray Liotta’s cause of death has been revealed.
‘Goodfellas’ actor Ray Liotta passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic at the age of 67 last May.
R.I.P. Ray Liotta (1954-2022) pic.twitter.com/2MxeWWuN0B
— The Film Stage 📽 (@TheFilmStage) May 26, 2022
Liotta died from respiratory issues and acute heart failure, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
TMZ reported:
Ray Liotta’s cause of death has been released … officials in the Dominican Republic found heart and respiratory system issues caused last year’s tragic passing.
According to docs, obtained by TMZ, the actor’s manner of death was categorized as natural and nonviolent … citing respiratory insufficiency, pulmonary edema — aka fluid in his lungs — and acute heart failure.
The doc also says he suffered from atherosclerosis — a thickening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining — something that often leads to diabetes and other health issues.
This story originally appeared on TheGateWayPundit
