Gone Baby Gone actor has died at the age of 54 in a tragic drowning accident.
Sean Malone played Skinny Ray Likanski in the film. He also acted in The Fighter.
The actor got into difficulty while swimming. He was rushed to Boston Medical Centre where he died.
The Boston Fire Department has confirmed the news:
Sean Malone succumbed to his injuries this evening surrounded by his son Sean, parents and siblings at Boston Medical Center
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 30, 2015
His family would like to thank the dedicated staff at BMC, Boston EMS, those that rescued Sean and friends for their support.
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 30, 2015
Tributes to the actor have begun to pour in on twitter:
Sean was a great guy and an excellent actor. He will be missed. #seanmalone #RIPBuddy https://t.co/TZLeytJeiz
— Mr. T. Whalen (@mrtwhalen) July 30, 2015
Deepest sympathies to Sean Malone's family-- including his brother-- Boston Deputy Fire Chief Scott Malone. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/RUQcalnVNn
— Mary Saladna (@MaryWCVB) July 30, 2015
RIP Sean Malone- A great Boston actor, a fixture at BC High, and one of the friendliest guys I've ever met. You're a legend #TheHoppa
— Tim Keenan (@Tim_Keenan95) July 30, 2015
