Celebrities took to social media to express their sadness at the death of Paul Sorvino. Some thought of his children. Rosanna Arquette wrote, “I am so sorry that Mira and her family have lost their kind and lovely papa, Paul Sorvino.” Responding to Mira’s tweet about her father’s death, Kathy Griffin said, “Oh Mira, I have to you first thought. I know how much you loved your dear father. And he loved you so much.” Rob Reiner also sent his love to Mira.
Kim Coates, who worked with Sorvino on Bad Blood, tweeted, “Paul broke with form…his opera singing every day before takes was legendary.” Jane Lynch also brought up Sorvino’s singing in her tweet: “Your father did ‘Danny Boy’ sung for my Aunt Marge at the 2012 Chicago Film Critics Awards. We all cried.”
Others noted Sorvino’s acting talent. “Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander tweeted, “From Baker’s Wife on B[road]Way to Shakespeare in the Park to all the incredible film/television roles – he was great at everything.” As for Ralph Macchio, he called Sorvino “one of the most honest and honest actors I’ve had […] the pleasure of working with him and getting to know him.” And comedian Patton Oswalt posted a “Goodfellas” clip of Sorvino slapping Ray Liotta: “The slap wasn’t scripted. Oh man, this guy’s instincts. There are a few less onions in the sauce today.”
And Mario Lopez kept it simple; He posted what many are feeling: “RIP Paul Sorvino…”
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