Actor S. LoFranco, who appeared in the films “Jamesy Boy” and “gotti,” has died, his brother confirmed Wednesday. LoFranco passed away Tuesday, and the circumstances surrounding his death are under examination in British Columbia, canada. He was 37 years old and had been working steadily in film and television since beginning his acting career in his late teens.
The cause of death has not been released at this time.
According to reports, the circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation in British Columbia, Canada.
S. LoFranco was best known for his roles in the films “Jamesy Boy” and “Gotti.”
His brother, Santino LoFranco, honored the actor with a post on Instagram, revealing that he passed away on Tuesday.
In a 2014 interview with Interview magazine, LoFranco described himself as a fun-loving person who always tried to make people laugh and was often the center of attention.
He said he decided to pursue acting seriously at age 17, despite his father’s wishes for him to become a hockey player or a lawyer.
The actor honed his craft at the New York Film Academy, and it was during this time that he landed the role in “Jamesy Boy.”
His most recent work was in the 2018 film “Gotti,” where he appeared alongside John Travolta and Kelly Preston, portraying their son.
Actor S. LoFranco, known for his roles in crime dramas “Jamesy Boy” and “Gotti,” has died. He was 37.
The news was shared by his brother, Santino LoFranco, on Instagram on Wednesday, confirming that S. LoFranco passed away on Tuesday. Details surrounding his death are currently under investigation in British Columbia, Canada, according to reports.
LoFranco’s breakout role came in 2014 with “Jamesy Boy,” and he later appeared in “Gotti” (2018) as the son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s characters. The film, a biographical crime drama about mob boss John Gotti, marked a significant moment in LoFranco’s career, placing him alongside established Hollywood stars.
In a 2014 interview with Interview magazine, LoFranco reflected on his personality and path to acting. “I’m a fun-loving guy, I always try to make people laugh, and I’m always the center of attention,” he said at the time. He also revealed that he chose to pursue acting at 17, defying his father’s hopes for him to become an athlete or lawyer.
LoFranco trained at the New York Film Academy before landing his role in “Jamesy Boy.” The announcement of his passing adds to a growing list of young actors whose careers were cut short, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and industry colleagues alike.
