Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for his roles in Gotti and Jamesy Boy, has died at the age of 33.
TMZ reported that the actor died on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in Canada, and news of his passing has circulated widely across social media platforms.
Lofranco’s family, friends and past colleagues have shared tributes in the days following the announcement.
According to the US outlet, Lofranco’s death was confirmed on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
His brother, Santino, shared a tribute on Instagram, writing:
“To the legend @roccowinning… You lived a life most could only dream of. You changed people’s lives, and now you are with God. I will always love you and miss you, Bear. RIP.”
Born Spencer Rocco Lofranco on 18 October 1992 in Toronto, Ontario, he began his acting career after attending Robert Land Academy, a military school he joined in ninth grade.
Records show that he later lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, before making his screen debut in 2013.
Lofranco’s breakout performance came with the 2014 crime drama Jamesy Boy, where he played the lead role of James Burns.
His earlier appearance in the romantic comedy At Middleton in 2013 placed him alongside actors Andy García and Vera Farmiga.
He went on to appear in Unbroken (2014), directed by Angelina Jolie, and the 2015 crime film Dixieland.
Mint reported that Lofranco spoke about working with Jolie during Unbroken, describing the opportunity as “crazy” and noting that she had been someone he admired growing up.
His final film role was in 2018, portraying John Gotti Jr. in Kevin Connolly’s Gotti.
In 2013, Lofranco was involved in a hit-and-run incident in which actress Camille Banham suffered severe injuries.
Court records confirm that he received a sentence that included 50 days of community service.
After stepping away from acting, Lofranco pursued street art and adopted the nickname “Fire.”
Mint noted that he relocated to Surrey, British Columbia, in 2021.
He had reportedly been living a reclusive lifestyle in recent years but maintained a modest following online through his artwork.
Tributes have continued to circulate from fans who followed his brief but notable screen career.
His work in Jamesy Boyand Gotti remains the most referenced in the messages shared across platforms, reflecting the roles that established him as a recognisable performer during the mid-2010s.
No additional details regarding the circumstances of his death have been released in the materials provided.
