'Unbroken' actor Spencer Lofranco dies at 33
Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for his roles in Unbroken and Dixieland, reportedly died at the age of 33 on Tuesday. His brother Santino confirmed the news on Instagram on Thursday, describing him as a "legend." "You lived a life only some could dream of. You changed people's lives, and now you are with God. I will always love you and miss you." The cause of his death is currently being investigated by authorities in British Columbia, Canada, reported TMZ.
Lofranco's career: From 'At Middleton' to 'Gotti'
Lofranco made his movie debut in the 2013 romantic comedy At Middleton, co-starring Andy Garcia and Vera Farmiga. He then played ex-convict James Burns in the Trevor White-directed biopic Jamesy Boy (2014), which also starred Mary-Louise Parker, Taissa Farmiga, James Woods, and Ving Rhames. His other notable roles include John Gotti Jr. in Kevin Connolly's 2018 biopic Gotti and a part in Angelina Jolie's 2014 war film Unbroken.
Lofranco's final Instagram post and personal life
Lofranco's last Instagram post, shared on November 12, featured a black-and-white selfie with a caption indicating he was having his face tattoo removed. In a 2014 Interview magazine piece, he revealed that his mother, an opera singer, dancer, and actor, inspired him to pursue acting. He also described Jolie as his "dream girl" and expressed excitement about working with her on Unbroken.