As the New York Times reported , the largest crime in which Hill participated was a theft at New York 's Kennedy International Airport , when the clan stole $ 5 million in cash and another $ 1 million in jewels from a Lufthansa cargo terminal . Then man who inspired mobster film , `` Goodfellas , '' passed away at the age of 69 Tuesday . The actor died in his sleep after suffering a heart attack while watching television with friends and family on Monday night. He lived in relative obscurity until the film 's popularity drew him out of hiding . Hill 's longtime companion , Lisa Caserta , told media he died surrounded by family members .
Then man who inspired mobster film , `` Goodfellas , '' passed away at the age of 69 Tuesday . The actor died in his sleep after suffering a heart attack while watching television with friends and family on Monday night. He lived in relative obscurity until the film 's popularity drew him out of hiding . Hill 's longtime companion , Lisa Caserta , told media he died surrounded by family members .