Paul Sorvinohas died. He was 83 years old.
Paul, who is the father of actorsMira Sorvinoand Michael Sorvino, “passed from natural causes and had dealt with health issues over the past few years,” the release reveals.
“Our hearts are broken,” Dee Dee says in the release. “There will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.”
“I am completely devastated,” sheadded on Twitter. “The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . I am heartbroken ❤️❤️❤️.”
“My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed,” tweeted Mira, 54. “My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. Hewas the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend.”
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Paul Sorvino.Chrissy Hampton/Getty
The actor is best known for his role inGoodfellas, in which he played Paulie Cicero, and his role as NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the television seriesLaw & Order.
Paul also had roles in other projects throughout the years, includingRomeo + Juliet,Reds,A Touch of Glass,NixonandThe Rocketeer, to name a few.
Paul Sorvino and daughter Mira Sorvino in 2013.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
A character actor, Paul also appeared inThe Firm,Star Trek: The Next Generation,Repo! The Genetic Opera,Rules Don’t Applyand more.
According to the release, Paul was also an opera singer, writer and sculptor. He received aTonynomination for his performance in Jason Miller’s 1972BroadwayplayThat Championship Season.
Paul (R) and Dee Dee Sorvino.William Kidston, courtesy Roger Neal
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Mira recently paid tribute to her father for his 83rd birthday back in April, posting a black-and-whitethrowback imageof the pair.
“A veryHappy Birthday to my father Paul Sorvino,” the actress wrote. “I miss you so much and hope to be together in person very soon!”
Mira is Paul’s daughter with his first wife Lorraine Davis, with whom he also shares son Michael and daughter Amanda.
source: people.com
