Spencer Lofranco, Unbroken and Gotti Actor, Dies at 33
Canadian actor Spencer Rocco Lofranco has died at the age of 33. The news was confirmed by his brother, Santino Lofranco, in an emotional tribute on Instagram.
Life and Career
- Born on October 18, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario, Lofranco studied acting at the New York Film Academy.
- He made his film debut in 2013 in At Middleton, before landing the lead role in the crime drama Jamesy Boy (2014).
- He appeared in Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken (2014), playing the role of Harry Brooks.
- Other credits include Dixieland (2015), King Cobra (2016), and his final screen role as John Gotti Jr. in Gotti (2018), alongside John Travolta.
- After his acting career, Lofranco pursued street art and reportedly relocated to Surrey, British Columbia in 2021.
His Death
- Lofranco passed away on November 18, 2025, in British Columbia.
- The British Columbia Coroners Service has launched an investigation into his death, but no cause has been publicly confirmed.
- In his Instagram tribute, Santino wrote: “To the legend … You lived a life only some could dream of. You changed people’s lives, and now you are with God. I will always love you and miss you Bear. RIP.”
Reflections on His Legacy
Spencer Lofranco’s career, though relatively brief, left a mark. He demonstrated versatility across genres—from the rehabilitative arc in Jamesy Boy to a real-life biographical war story in Unbroken, and later a dramatic crime film in Gotti. Many fans and colleagues have expressed shock at his sudden death, highlighting both his talent and the personal struggles he reportedly faced.
His loss is felt not just by his family, but by many who saw potential in his performances and were inspired by his journey from Toronto to Hollywood.
