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In mourning. Jacy Nittolo is still reflecting on fiancé Ray Liotta’s sudden death at age 67.
“It’s hard to believe a month has gone by,” the 47-year-old shared via Instagram on Thursday, June 23, about the late GoodfellasActor, who was filming in Dominican Republic when he died on May 26th. “There are no words to properly describe what one goes through with this type of unexpected loss. I miss him every second of every day.”
The former hairstylist went on to say that she found a “hint of some light” by spending time with her children and Liotta’s daughter, Karsen, whom he shared with ex-wife Michelle Grace.
“Through such deep pain I find so much love and laughter,” Nittolo continued in her post which featured numerous photos of herself and the Something WildActor throughout their relationship. “Our lives right now are so fragile yet we are each holding each other up. It’s as if we are one big blended family that was predestined beyond our wildest imaginations.”
After their respective divorces Nittolo found love again with Liotta. The HeartbreakersThe actor and the California resident were first to make public their love in early 2020, shortly following Liotta’s critically acclaimed flick Story of Marriage. The pair made their red carpet debut at February’s Film Independent Spirit Awards. Noah BaumbachIn several categories, a directed feature was nominated.
Liotta and Nittolo were engaged less than a year later. “Christmas wishes do come true,” he wrote via Instagram in December 2020. “I asked the love of my life to marry me, and thank God she said yes!!!”
Ray Liotta & Jacy Nittolo Courtesy Jacy Nittolo/Instagram
Nittolo’s emotional social media upload comes two weeks after Liotta’s daughter, Karsen, shared her own touching tribute. “Those who knew him, loved him. You are the greatest Dad anyone could wish for. I love you. Thank you for everything ❤️,” the 23-year-old wrote alongside a childhood photo shared via Instagram. The sweet snap showed that Place Beyond the PinesActor holds his little girl close to him, as he wraps his arm around his neck.
An official cause of Liotta’s death has not yet been confirmed. Although many are still in deep mourning over the late actor’s unexpected passing, his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, is planning to honor his life in a significant way. Mayor Manuel FigueiredoAccording to TMZ, it has been confirmed that plans exist to honor Liotta, in Union Township, New Jersey. His family is still grieving and has not made a final decision.
