Fans on social media are paying tribute to Paul Sorvino's acting career following his death.
Sorvino, most famous for his role as gangster Paulie Cicero in Martin Scorsese's classic mob movie Goodfellas, died aged 83 on Monday (July 25) morning.
The actor was also known for portraying police sergeant Phil Cerreta on the TV series Law and Order and had worked in film and television for more than 50 years.
As fans honor Sorvino's remarkable career, many are praising his iconic Goodfellas scene where he cuts garlic for a gourmet prison meal.
Check out the scene below:Writer Peter Guy shared the scene on Twitter and wrote: "As Paul Cicero in Goodfellas he taught generations how to slice garlic like a true Boss. Rest in Peace."
Many users on the social network shared their sentiments on the memorable scene and the stellar actor.
PDX anchor, Angelica Thornton tweeted: "The best scene. What Goodfellas fan doesn’t think of this when they’re slicing garlic with a regular old schmuck knife?"
One user commented: "Can confirm that I legit try to cut my garlic like this, in the same way, I get paranoid at helicopters when I’m driving like Henry Hill."
A third user chimed in and said: "One of my first culinary habits was formed by this scene."
A fourth user wrote: I could watch this scene a million times. The guy made me rethink cooking. It's art. Zen. Calm. Patient. It was this moment of tranquility. And he delivered the part masterfully."
Per BBC News, Sorvino's publicist, Roger Neal, revealed that the actor died of natural causes at his home in Indiana. He is survived by his three children with his first wife - all of whom have followed him into show business - two as actors and one as a writer.
One of his daughters, Mira Sorvino, notably known for her Academy Award-winning performance in Woody Allen's Mighty Aphrodite in 1996, penned a tribute to her father on Twitter.
"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," she wrote.
Sorvino's credits include memorable appearances as Fulgencio Capulet in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet and Henry Kissinger in Oliver Stone’s Nixon.
His death comes just two months after the passing of his Goodfellas co-star Ray Liotta who died aged 67, and less than a month after his The Gambler co-star James Caan died aged 82.
Our thoughts are with Sorvino's family, friends, and fans at this time.
