Ray Liotta, the actor who was the voice of protagonist Tommy Vercetti in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in 2002, died at the age of 67 on May 26 2022.
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Liotta passed away in his sleep while filming Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic. According to reports, “nothing suspicious about the death has been discovered, and no foul play is suspected.” At this time, the cause of death is unknown.
Although he had a significant impact on the movie industry, Ray Liotta also made a significant impact on video games, playing Tommy Vercetti in Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
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Having veteran Hollywood talent in video games was a revolutionary concept at the time, which was built on in the years that followed, thanks in part to Liotta’s portrayal of Vercetti.
When it was launched in 2002, Vice City became an instant sensation, winning numerous awards, including Game Informer’s 2002 Game of the Year. According to a Take-Two earnings report from 2008, it has sold over 17 million copies.


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