By Wonderwall.com Editors
9:55am PDT, Jul 30, 2022
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Another wise guy is gone. Paul Sorvino, who famously starred in "Goodfellas" and "Law & Order," passed away, wife Dee Dee Sorvino announced on July 25. He was 83. "I am completely devastated," Dee Dee tweeted. "The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . I am heartbroken." In a statement, she added, "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." Paul is the father of Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino. Following Paul's death, several celebrities honored him on social media.
Click through to see how the great Paul Sorvino is being remembered by the entertainment world…
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"My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I'm sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend." –Mira Sorvino
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"#RIPPaulSorvino Paulie played my father in Grandfathered. I would just follow him around and prompt him to do lines from #Goodfellas – and he was indeed a Good Fella- we'll miss you." —John Stamos
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"Sending my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your dad, the great Paul Sorvino" –Alec Baldwin commented on Mira Sorvino's Instagram
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"Dearest Mira, I am sending you my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful father Paul Sorvino. I have always admired the love and respect that you have for each other. It touched me so very much. I admired him greatly as an actor, and a human being. #RIPPaulSorvino" –Maureen McCormick
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"It was very special to get to sit quietly with the great Paul Sorvino, talking through the games of life. I'm sending much comfort and love to his family, and wish them all eternal blessings, love, and light." –Forest Whitaker
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"So sad to hear of the passing of Paul Sorvino—my sincere condolences to his family & loved ones. May he Rest In Peace." –Lorraine Bracco
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"The great Paul Sorvino. So many memorable roles in in so many genres. #RIP to a one of the truest and honest actors I had had the pleasure of working with and getting to know." –Ralph Macchio
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"Oh man the instincts on this guy. There's a few less onions in the sauce today. #RIPPaulSorvino" –Patton Oswalt
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"I feel so fortunate that I had a chance to work with the great Paul Sorvino. And now I am so sad to read of his passing. Not only was he kind, he was so talented and so giving as an actor. I am sending my love to Mira and the rest of the family. He will definitely be missed. RIP." –Marlee Matlin
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"Oh no ,I'm so very sorry for Mira and her family's loss of their kind and lovely papa Paul Sorvino. May he Rest In Peace." –Rosanna Arquette
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"love 2 u and ur family" –Rosie O'Donnell commented on Mira Sorvino's Instagram.
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"The amazing Paul Sorvino has passed. From Baker's Wife on Bway to Shakespeare in the Park to all the incredible film/tv roles – he was magnificent in all. Blessings to his friends and family. #rippaulsorvino" –Jason Alexander
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Responding to Mira Sorvino's tweet, Jane Lynch wrote, "Your father sang Danny Boy for my Aunt Marge at The Chicago Film Critics Awards in 2012. We all cried. Holding you and the family in light and love. #RIPPaulSorvino"
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"Mira, so sorry for your loss. Sending my love." –Rob Reiner
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"SO LONG, 'FELLA'" –Sean Hannity
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"I am so sorry to hear that Paul Sorvino has passed. Such a passionate & soulful actor, who gave the world legendary performances. My thoughts are with his family. Rest in peace Sir." –Marg Helgenberger
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"Sending so much love to you and your family!" "Glee" star Dot Jones tweeted Mira Sorvino. "So very sorry for your loss!!"
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"Terrible day. First David Warner,now Paul Sorvino. Very talented and fun to be around. Condolences to Mira and his entire family." –Brent Spiner
