Ray Liotta's cause of death confirmed.

Nearly a year after his death, more is coming to light about Ray Liotta's death. The "Goodfellas" star died from respiratory insufficiency, pulmonary edema and acute heart failure, according to documents obtained by TMZ. In other words, Ray had heart and respiratory system issues, including fluid in his lungs. The 67-year-old died in May 2022 in his hotel room in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming the upcoming thriller "Dangerous Waters." Documents noted that the death was natural and nonviolent. TMZ reported that Ray also suffered from atherosclerosis -- a thickening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining -- something that often leads to diabetes and other health issues.

He was a lifelong smoker.