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The rise and fall of Lillo Brancato, Jr.

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lillo brancatoThe New York Times has a meaty article about the sad, downward spiral of actor Lillo Brancato, Jr., who is charged with killing an off-duty police officer. It describes Lillo's big break into acting, in A Bronx Tale with Robert DeNiro, and how he came full circle from that role to the shooting last weekend. The home that he allegedly tried to rob was next door to the home of an actor who co-starred with Brancato in A Bronx Tale. Brancato spent a lot of time at that home, because he dated the actor's sister. He also knew the neighbor whose home he tried to rob. The man, who died last summer, was a Vietnam veteran who was reportedly star-struck by Brancato.

The article also details Brancato's long-time addiction to drugs and alcohol which eventually started costing him roles in television and movies. It also gives information about Brancato's relationship to the man he was arrested with, 48-year-old Steven Armento. It says Brancato has a rocky relationship with Armento's daughter, but because the two shared the same affection for drugs and alcohol, they could yell at each other about the girl and then go for a drink.

There are also more details about the robbery and shooting. Apparently Brancato and his buddy decided to rob a vacant apartment because they thought the former owner left behind a drug stash. They didn't know that a 28-year-old cop had rented the space next door and when the officer confronted them, Armento shot the cop. A shootout ensued, and Brancato was hit twice. Police picked him up, bleeding heavily, and fleeing the crime scene. He and Armento are charged with murder and are being held without bail.

By the way, if you want to see Lillo, Cinemax is showing A Bronx Tale tomorrow night.

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