Godfellas actor Frank Adonis dies at 83

Frank Adonis - best known for his roles in some of Martin Scorsese's most famous films -- died after a long battle with various health issues,TMZ reports, citing its sources.

According to his wife, Denise, the veteran actor died Wednesday night in Las Vegas. She told the publication that Adonis had been sick for a couple years, mostly kidney problems. He is reported to have been on dialysis and put on ventilator some nine days ago, but “they waited until after Christmas to take him off it.”

"He will be missed. He was a great father and an amazing husband. He helped all his friends he could. Great writer, director and actor. He was my best friend," said the actor’s wife.

Adonis had a long career in Hollywood with 40 credits to his name, including the role of Anthony Stabile in the classic 1990 mafia film, "Goodfellas."

He is survived by his wife and their two children, and another daughter from a previous marriage