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 .
Then man who inspired mobster film , `` Goodfellas , '' passed away at the age of 69 Tuesday . Hill was a gangster , turned police informant whose story was immoratlized in Martin Scorsese 's film . 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 .