Then man who inspired mobster film , `` Goodfellas '' , '' passed away at 1990 . `` You never rat on your friends and you always keep your mouth shut , '' Hill 's character , played by Ray Liotta , was told in the movie . Hill was a gangster , turned police informant whose story was immoratlized in Lisa Caserta film . He lived in relative obscurity until the film 's popularity drew him out of hiding . CBS News 's longtime companion , Hill , told media he died surrounded by family members .
Then man who inspired mobster film , `` Goodfellas '' , '' passed away at 1990 . Hill was a gangster , turned police informant whose story was immoratlized in Lisa Caserta film . He lived in relative obscurity until the film 's popularity drew him out of hiding . CBS News 's longtime companion , Hill , told media he died surrounded by family members .