Fans react to GTA Vice City voice actor Ray Liotta's death

News surfaced today that legendary actor Ray Liotta, who lent his voice to GTA Vice City's Tommy Vercetti, passed away at the age of 67.

He was in the Dominican Republic, reportedly filming a new movie Dangerous Waters. This unfortunate piece of news shook everyone around the world. Fans and celebrities alike paid tribute to the actor across social media, remembering him for his artistic gifts and the characters he portrayed over the years.

Fans react to GTA Vice City voice actor passing away

The GTA Base, a popular gaming news source, offered their condolences in a tweet.

Kirsty Cloud from the Rockstar Games Community paid tribute to the actor by posting a picture of Tommy Vercetti from Vice City on Twitter.

Famous Portugese leaker, Matheusvictorbr, who is known for various teases, leaks, and scoops about the GTA franchise, tweeted:

Ray Liotta and his influence on the Grand Theft Auto franchise

Apart from playing the iconic voice for GTA Vice City's main protagonist, Tommy Vercetti, the actor has also had a great influence on other aspects of the franchise. One such influence can be seen throughout Vice City, Liberty City, San Andreas, and Advance in the form of Badfellas movie posters and other references.

It is an obvious reference to the classic 90s movie, Goodfellas, starring Ray Liotta himself. One of the outfits in Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories, named the Goodfella Outfit, was inspired directly by the legendary movie.

The outfit features a black shirt, black shoes, and matching trousers. Players can unlock this outfit after completing the mission Overdose of Trouble.

While it’s tragic to see such an icon leave so soon, he will always be remembered by his beloved fans all around the globe. Liotta's contribution to the franchise's rise to prominence cannot be understated. His voice work breathed life into one of GTA's most iconic protagonists.

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"Gone too soon": Fans react to GTA Vice City voice actor Ray Liotta passing away

Fans react to GTA Vice City voice actor passing away

Ray Liotta and his influence on the Grand Theft Auto franchise