RRR, Thor actor Ray Stevenson passes away at 58
Ray Stevenson portrayed the main villain Governor Scott Buxton in SS Rajamouli's RRR last year.
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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA Web Desk |Updated: May 22, 2023, 11:52 PM IST
Popular Irish actor Ray Stevenson breathed his last on Sunday, May 21. His publicist confirmed the news to Variety. The 58-year-old actor was seen in several Marvel films such as Thor, its sequel Thor: The Dark World and threequel Thor: Ragnarok in which he portrayed Volstagg.
Ray Stevenson is known to Indian audiences through his negative role of Governor Scott Buxton in SS Rajamouli's period action blockbuster RRR last year. Headlined by Ram Charan and Jr NTR, the Oscar-winner for Best Original Song remains the only Indian movie in his filmography.
The official Twitter handle of RRR shared his screenshot from the film and wrote, "What shocking news for all of us on the team! (heartbreaking emoji) Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson. You will stay in our hearts forever, SIR SCOTT." Netizens also poured in their condolences in the comments section.
What shocking news for all of us on the team!
Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson.
You will stay in our hearts forever, SIR SCOTT. pic.twitter.com/YRlB6iYLFi — RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) May 22, 2023
Born George Raymond Stevenson in the Northern Ireland city of Lisburn on May 25, 1964, the late actor passed away just four days before his 59th birthday. He made his acting debut in Paul Greengrass' comedy-drama film The Theory of Flight in 1998. He gained prominence after playing the titular character of Frank Castle aka The Punisher in the 2008 action-thriller film Punisher: War Zone, based on the Marvel Comics.
The late actor was also appreciated for portraying the leading character of Titus Pullo in the historical drama HBO series Rome. Ray's other famous television role included playing the Ukrainian gangster Isaak Siriko in the seventh season of the Showtime crime drama series Dexter, headlined by Michael C. Hall.
As per the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the late actor was hospitalised in Ichsia island while shooting his upcoming film Cassino on Ischia, helmed by Frank Ciota. His other posthumous release will be Peter Soos' Gateway to the West. The cause of death and other details are still awaited.