A Bitter Pill: Lillo Brancato's Journey From Stardom to Addiction to Prison and Back
Known for his iconic role in the film "A Bronx Tale" actor Lillo Brancato experienced the perils of Hollywood and spiraled into drug addiction. Tragically his addiction would have tragic consequences
Background
On a bitter December night in 2005, Daniel Enchautegui, a young and dedicated NYPD officer, found himself in a situation no off-duty cop ever hopes to encounter.
His Bronx neighborhood was silent except for the sharp sound of breaking glass coming from a house next door. Daniel, who had spent his life protecting others, didn't hesitate. He grabbed his badge, called for backup, and stepped into the cold night air to investigate.
Inside his neighbor's house, two men were rummaging through belongings, desperate to find prescription drugs. One of them was Steven Armento, a man well-acquainted with crime. The other was someone far less expected—Lillo Brancato, a former Hollywood star who had risen to fame for his memorable role in A Bronx Tale alongside Robert De Niro.
