22 September,2017 08:33 AM IST | | PA Sport
Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro have offered their own tributes to Jake LaMotta, former world middleweight champion, whose life story they made into the film Raging Bull
Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro have offered their own tributes to Jake LaMotta, former world middleweight champion, whose life story they made into the film Raging Bull.
Jake LaMotta
LaMotta's death, at the age of 95, was announced by his daughter Christi via Facebook on Wednesday.
Martin Scorsese
His successes and failures were documented in the 1980 classic directed by Scorsese and starring De Niro, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of LaMotta having worked extensively with him to prepare for the role. "He was, as they say, larger than life. I'm glad to have had the chance to know him," said Scorsese. De Niro issued a pithier statement, but one which conveyed the scale of his regard. "Rest in Peace, Champ", it read.
