James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke – Inspiration for Robert De Niro’s character in Goodfellas.

As of today, the current status of James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke is that he passed away in 1996 while serving a prison sentence for murder. Throughout his criminal career, it is estimated that Burke accumulated a net worth of around $15 million USD, although much of his fortune was either seized by authorities or lost due to legal battles. Despite his demise, Burke’s legacy as a cunning and ruthless mobster lives on in the annals of mafia lore.