Mira Sorvino paid tribute to her father, actor Paul Sorvino, who died today at the age of 83 after battling health issues, on Twitter.
"My father, the great Paul Sorvino, has passed away," she wrote on Twitter. "My heart is shattered; a life of love, joy, and wisdom with him is over." He was an incredible father. I adore him to pieces. As you ascend, I'm sending you love in the stars, Dad."
Paul Sorvino death was announced earlier today by his wife Dee Dee Sorvino.
Many friends and colleagues in Hollywood reacted to Mira tweet. from them:
“I'm so sorry for your loss Mira, much light and my condolences to you and your family.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss, Mira. He was so great to work with a number of years ago. Such a kind person and a very giving actor. Sending lots of love your way ❤️”
“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.”
“Your dad was a heavenly actor, Mira! And his great performances will live on in our minds and hearts!”
“So, so sorry for your loss. He created such an impressive and varied body of work, but there's a whole generation of us to whom he will always be Fulgencio Capulet.”
“Love and prayers to you and yours. What a glorious legacy and body of work. 🙏🏼💙”
“So sorry for your loss. It is so very difficult for all of us who have experienced the loss of tremendous and loving parents. All we can do is cherish their memories.”
“I am so sorry for your loss @MiraSorvino Your father lives on through his many legendary impassioned performances. My thoughts are with you & your entire family. ❤️”
“So sorry, buddy. A fantastic talent 🇮🇹 Our sweet dads went to school together. My dad recently passed as well. All my love. Now he is everywhere, a part of every living thing. 🦅 🐝 🌺 🌳”
“Mira, I’m so so sorry for your loss. The memory of him crying as you accepted your Oscar is one of the great award moments of all time. He seemed like a total gent. Take care of yourself”
“Sending sincere condolences, Mira. My father died nine years ago and I know what it's like to lose a great parent.”
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 (@MiraSorvino) July 25, 2022