Ray Liotta Was 'Unrecognizable' before Passing Away at 67 — Fan Shared How He Looked before His Death

• Ray Liotta unexpectedly died in May 2022 at 67.
• His death shocked many people, but after a year, his cause of death was finally revealed.
• He left his fiance Jacy Nittol and daughter Karsen, who have supported each other through this painful loss.

Ray Liotta was an award-winning actor who became famous for his film, "Something Wild." He died last year at 67, and his death came as a shock to the world.

The actor left behind his daughter Karsen and fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, both distraught by his death.

His fiancée felt lucky to have met and spent time with Liotta before his passing. And even after his death, she still has a close relationship with Karsen.

Up until very recently, the reason behind Liotta's sudden passing was not known. A few years earlier, fans were worried about how he looked in some of his photos and thought he looked unrecognizable.

Liotta's Cause of Death Finally Released

At the time of Liotta's death, he was in the Dominican Republic (D.R) shooting the movie "Dangerous Waters," and Nittolo was with him.

Just recently, the officials of the Dominica Republic confirmed that the actor died in his sleep due to respiratory issues. Reports also stated that nothing about the death was foul play; Liotta had trouble breathing due to fluid in his lungs, leading to heart failure.

There were no specific details when his passing was announced besides the fact he died in his sleep. But the 67-year-old reportedly also suffered from atherosclerosis, the thickening of the arteries which can cause diabetes.

'Unrecognizable' Ray in His Last Years — A Fan Took Selfies with Him Just Before His Death

A few years before his death, the "Black Bird" star attended the SAG Awards with his daughter, but fans were shocked at how different he looked.

In fact, it prompted fans to acknowledge that it was not only women in the industry who rely on plastic surgery to maintain their youth but men too.

Liotta always denied ever getting work done on his face; still, a fan wrote, "What the hell has Ray Liotta done to his face!? #incredibleplasticsurgery."

Not only did fans notice a difference in Liotta's looks in public appearances, but in his shows and films too. One Twitter user expressed how good "Texas Rising" was but could not help but notice how "unrecognizable" the actor was too. The same comment followed from a fan who watched the "Marriage Story."

For some of his fans, the changes on his face had an effect on his acting. One remarked, "Sad to see Ray Liotta dilute his immense talent and enigmatic looks with silicon fakery."

Just days before his death, the "Goodfellas" star was seen taking a picture with a female fan and was said to have been extremely friendly during the encounter.

The fan, Alba, noticed the actor in the mall. She remembered strolling through the shopping center, noticing Liotta, and approaching his security to ask if she could take a picture.

Alba said the actor was more than willing, embraced her for their photo, and ensured she was satisfied with it. Four days after that encounter, Liotta died.

His Daughter and Fiancée Unite after Ray's Death

Liotta's death was challenging for both Karsen and Nittolo. His fiancée shared candid posts of how she had been processing this loss.

Just days after his passing, she posted a cute photo of Liotta kissing her on the cheek. Nittolo was appreciative of the couple of years they spent together.

She adored the love they shared and their never dying chemistry. As much as the loss hurt, she was grateful to have met the actor. She finished the post, writing, "He was the most beautiful person inside and out that I've ever known…and even that is an understatement."

Nittolo shared another update on her healing journey a month after his passing. She admitted that she had no words to describe the pain of such an unexpected loss.

However, she has found love and laughter in their children, Dax, Chazz, Jade, and Joey, which Liotta had taken as his own.

On her first Thanksgiving without her fiancé and six months after his passing, Nittolo was still in pain but chose to be thankful for the memories Liotta left her with.

She thanked Karsen for going through the motions with her as they both navigated this painful loss, but above all else, she was grateful for the love and support of her children.

Karsen and Nittol showed a united front when Liotta's legacy was commemorated on the Hollywood Walk of Fame nine months after his death.

The actor's daughter delivered an emotional speech, trying her best to hold back her tears. She acknowledged how blessed she felt to speak on behalf of her father on such an important day and how proud she was of her talented dad.

Karsen also noted that besides his show-stopping movies, her father was an amazing parent, brother, and partner. "I lucked out with you," she said.

She ended her speech trying her best not to cry, and sweetly saying, "If you had a Ray in your life, you're lucky," adding, "I love you so much. Thank you for your work and the imprint you left on me and all of those who love you. Everyone deserves a Ray in their life."

The love that Liotta gave his loved ones has been one of the best comforts for his family as they try to continue a life without him.

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