Ray Liotta’s daughter Karsen hits the red carpet for her late father at the premiere of Black Bird

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Just over a month after his surprising passing, the daughter of Ray Liotta – Karsen Liotta – hit the red carpet in her father’s honor.

The 23-year-old actress attended the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV Plus series Black Bird, held at the Regency Bruin Theatre on Wednesday evening. 

Jacy Nittolo, who was engaged to Liotta when he passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic in May, joined Karsen, as the late actor’s co-stars remembered him as ‘super cool, generous and funny’.

Karsen: Just over a month after his surprising passing, the daughter of Ray Liotta - Karsen Liotta - hit the red carpet in her father's honor for the LA premiere of his last completed project Black Bird

Karsen: Just over a month after his surprising passing, the daughter of Ray Liotta – Karsen Liotta – hit the red carpet in her father’s honor for the LA premiere of his last completed project Black Bird

Karsen and Jacy: She also hit the red carpet with Jacy Nittolo, who was engaged to Liotta when he passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic in late May

Karssen posed in a stunning black minidress with silver accents along the hemline as she hugged Jacy, who was in a full-length black dress on the red carpet. 

Ray’s Black Bird co-stars spoke warmly about the Hollywood star at Wednesday’s premiere.

Taron Egerton, who executive produced the series as well as starring as a convicted criminal serving time in prison, recalled sharing scenes with Ray, who plays his father.

‘I just kind of fell in love with him immediately,’ Taron told ET. ‘We developed a very, very, very close connection, and I had a very special time filming those scenes. I’m very pleased with how they turned out.’

Hugs: Karsen Liotta and Jacy Nittolo embraced at the Black Bird premiere in Los Angeles, a month on from the star's death

Hugs: Karsen Liotta and Jacy Nittolo embraced at the Black Bird premiere in Los Angeles, a month on from the star’s death

The show, inspired by true events, sees Ray playing a police officer whose imprisoned son (Egerton) is tasked with drawing a confession from a suspected serial killer (Paul Walter Hauser).

Paul walked the red carpet at Wednesday’s LA premiere in a T-shirt featuring Ray’s character in the classic movie Field Of Dreams, as he reflected on his hero’s lengthy career.

‘So many great performances he left behind. Getting to meet him was super cool, he was really generous and funny,’ Hauser told ET. 

 ‘Ray’s just one of those guys — he just can’t not be Ray. He’s sort of funny without knowing he’s funny sometimes. It was a real joy to be in his presence that short time.’

Karsen's look: Karssen hit the red carpet in a stunning black minidress with silver accents along the hemline

Karsen’s look: Karssen hit the red carpet in a stunning black minidress with silver accents along the hemline

Karsen and Jacy: She completed her look with a pair of black pumps, while posing with Jacy Nittolo, who was wearing a sleeveless full-length black dress

Karsen and Jacy: She completed her look with a pair of black pumps, while posing with Jacy Nittolo, who was wearing a sleeveless full-length black dress

Another star of the series Greg Kinnear added: ‘I’ve watched him my entire career. It was such a thrill that he was in this.’

‘His legacy will live on through so many great performances. And I say that not because this is his last complete thing, but he just genuinely is gangbusters in this.’

Liotta was in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic in late May, filming the movie Dangerous Waters, when he unexpectedly passed away in his sleep. 

Sources claimed there was no foul play or nothing else suspicious about the beloved actor’s passing.

New show: Ray Liotta plays Big Jim Keene in Apple TV Plus' Black Bird, his last completed project before his death

New show: Ray Liotta plays Big Jim Keene in Apple TV Plus’ Black Bird, his last completed project before his death 

Fiancee: The actor was engaged to Nittolo at the time of his death, and Nittolo was with him while filming his next movie

Fiancee: The actor was engaged to Nittolo at the time of his death, and Nittolo was with him while filming his next movie

The actor was engaged to Nittolo at the time of his death, and Nittolo was with him while filming the movie. 

After his passing, Karsen shared a number of throwback snaps of the father and daughter throughout the years, along with a heartfelt message.

‘Those who knew him, loved him. You are the best Dad anyone could ask for. I love you. Thank you for everything,’ she said.

Nitollo, who had been engaged to Liotta since December 2020, also opened up about her time with the actor.

Throwback: After his passing, Karsen shared a number of throwback snaps of the father and daughter throughout the years, along with a heartfelt message

Throwback: After his passing, Karsen shared a number of throwback snaps of the father and daughter throughout the years, along with a heartfelt message

Jacy: Nitollo, who had been engaged to Liotta since December 2020, also opened up about her time with the actor

Jacy: Nitollo, who had been engaged to Liotta since December 2020, also opened up about her time with the actor

‘My life these past couple of years have been nothing but truly magical. Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever,’ Nitollo began.

‘We laughed daily and we were inseparable. The chemistry was wild in the best way,’ she continued.

‘He was everything in the world to me and we couldn’t get enough of each other. The kind of real love that one dreams of,’ she added.

Magical: 'My life these past couple of years have been nothing but truly magical. Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever,' Nitollo began

Magical: ‘My life these past couple of years have been nothing but truly magical. Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever,’ Nitollo began

Chemistry: 'We laughed daily and we were inseparable. The chemistry was wild in the best way,' she continued

Chemistry: ‘We laughed daily and we were inseparable. The chemistry was wild in the best way,’ she continued

Writer and cast: Writer Dennis Lehane is joined by Black Bird stars Sepideh Moafi, Taron Egerton, Greg Kinnear and Paul Walter Hauser, who walked the red carpet in a T-shirt featuring Ray's character in the classic movie Field Of Dreams

Writer and cast: Writer Dennis Lehane is joined by Black Bird stars Sepideh Moafi, Taron Egerton, Greg Kinnear and Paul Walter Hauser, who walked the red carpet in a T-shirt featuring Ray’s character in the classic movie Field Of Dreams

Ray’s sudden death shocked fans as he was embarking on a huge resurgence in his career recent years.

As well as Black Bird he also featured in The Many Saints of Newark, Marriage Story and No Sudden Move in more recent years as his acting took off again.

But he was best known for his incredible performance in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 gangster classic Goodfellas, where he played Henry Hill while De Niro, 78, took on the role of Jimmy Conway.

Stars: Black Bird stars Sepideh Moafi, Taron Egerton, Greg Kinnear and Paul Walter Hauser

Stars: Black Bird stars Sepideh Moafi, Taron Egerton, Greg Kinnear and Paul Walter Hauser

Memories: Greg and Paul both shared their memories of growing up watching their late co-stars movies

Memories: Greg and Paul both shared their memories of growing up watching their late co-stars movies  

Co-star: Taron Egerton, who executive produced the series as well as starring as a convicted criminal serving time in prison, recalled sharing scenes with Ray, who plays his father

Co-star: Taron Egerton, who executive produced the series as well as starring as a convicted criminal serving time in prison, recalled sharing scenes with Ray, who plays his father 

Legend: Another star of the series Greg Kinnear added: 'I've watched him my entire career. It was such a thrill that he was in this.'

Legend: Another star of the series Greg Kinnear added: ‘I’ve watched him my entire career. It was such a thrill that he was in this.’ 

Co-star: Paul said of his time on set with the late actor: 'Ray's just one of those guys -- he just can't not be Ray. He's sort of funny without knowing he's funny sometimes. It was a real joy to be in his presence that short time' (pictured with his wife Amy)

Co-star: Paul said of his time on set with the late actor: ‘Ray’s just one of those guys — he just can’t not be Ray. He’s sort of funny without knowing he’s funny sometimes. It was a real joy to be in his presence that short time’ (pictured with his wife Amy)



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