Spencer Lofranco obit

Spencer LoFranco'Gotti' Star Dead at 33

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Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco -- best known for his starring roles in "Jamesy Boy" and "Gotti" -- has died.

TMZ has learned his death is being investigated in British Columbia, Canada. The cause has not yet been determined.

His brother, Santino Lofranco, paid tribute to the star on Instagram and revealed he passed on Tuesday. He remembered him as a "legend" who "changed people [sic] lives."

We've reached out to their father Rocco Lofranco, a personal injury attorney in Toronto, for comment ... so far, no word back.

Spencer described himself as a naturally funny kid who was "always trying to make people laugh and always the center of attention" in a 2014 chat with Interview. He said he decided to pursue acting seriously at age 17 ... despite his father wanting him to be a hockey player and lawyer.

He studied the craft at the New York Film Academy during a year-long conservatory, which is when he landed "Jamesy Boy." He had 7 credits to his name, including 2013's "At Middleton," 2014's "Unbroken," and 2015's "Home.

His final credit was 2018's "Gotti," in which he starred opposite John Travolta and Kelly Preston.

He was 33 years old.

Spencer Rocco Lofranco was born on October 18, 1992 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His father, Rocco C. Lofranco is a lawyer practicing in Toronto, Ontario. Spencer's mother is a model and actress and has a passion for dancing, and singing. Spencer's parents divorced when he was a young child. His debut role as an actor was in the 2013 romantic comedy At Middleton playing Conrad Hartman. Lofranco also portrayed the lead role James Burns in the 2014 crime drama Jamsey Boy. Lofranco also co-starred as Harry Brooks in the 2014 war drama Unbroken. Spencer Lofranco is currently filming The Life and Death of John Gotti (September 2016) starring John Travolta, set to be released in the USA in 2017.

In addition to his passion for acting Spencer is also a talented artist, and engages in multiple sports activities like golfing, hockey, and surfing.

Actor

John Travolta in Gotti (2018)

Gotti

4.8

John A. (as Spencer Lofranco)

2018

 

Christian Slater, James Franco, Keegan Allen, and Garrett Clayton in King Cobra (2016)

King Cobra

5.6

Mikey (as Spencer Lofranco)

2016

 

Home (2015)

Home

6.4

Short

Mark (as Spencer Lofranco)

2015

 

Dixieland (2015)

Dixieland

5.3

Billy (as Spencer Lofranco)

2015

 

Jack O'Connell in Unbroken (2014)

Unbroken

7.2

Harry Brooks (as Spencer Lofranco)

2014

 

James Woods, Mary-Louise Parker, Ving Rhames, Michael Trotter, Taissa Farmiga, and Spencer Rocco Lofranco in Jamesy Boy (2014)

Jamesy Boy

6.3

James Burns (as Spencer Lofranco)

2014

 

At Middleton (2013)

At Middleton

6.5

Conrad Hartman (as Spencer Lofranco)

2013