Veteran actor, Ray Stevenson has been reported dead. According to his reps at Independent Talent, he died in Italy on Sunday, May 21, 2023, while filming Cassino In Ischia. No cause of death was revealed. The RRR actor was 58 years old.
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Born on May 25, 1964, Ray Stevenson started his career in 1998 when he starred in the film The Theory of Flight. He played the role of a gigolo hired to help Helena Bonham Carter’s character lose her virginity.
He also starred in the 2002 short film No Man’s Land. In 2004, he starred in King Arthur as Dagonet, a knight of the round table who sacrifices his life for his comrades.
Stevenson bagged his first leading role in the Scottish horror picture, Outpost in 2008. He also appeared in Punisher: War Zone as Frank Castle/The Punisher, that same year.
From 2011 to 2015, he appeared in several movies and tv shows including Kill the Irishman, Thor, The Three Musketeers, G. I. Joe: Retaliation, Jayne Mansfield’s Car, Thor: The Dark World, Divergent, Big Game, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, The Transporter: Refueled, and more.
Stevenson also appeared in Thor: Ragnarok and Cold Skin in 2017. He played the role of the wicked Governor, Scott Buxton in the Oscar Award-winning Indian film, RRR, in 2022.
At Star Wars Celebration 2023, he was announced as playing the Dark Jedi Baylan Skoll in the upcoming series Ahsoka.
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Tributes have been pouring in on social media from fellow celebrities and fans.
“Damn. So sorry to hear about the passing, far too young, of Ray Stevenson. I only knew him a little from shooting post-credits of Thor 2 & a couple of interactions at events, but we had some good laughs & he was a joy to work with. His friends and family are in my heart today,” DCEU Lead Director, James Gunn wrote.
“I’m shocked and saddened by the tragic news that a great actor and my good friend Ray Stevenson has passed away. I will miss you, Big Ray. Life is short so make the most of it people,” Scott Adkins also wrote.
“Hearing the terrible news that Ray Stevenson – the best damn Punisher we ever had, and co-star of BIG GAME and RRR, two films I consider instant classics – is no longer with us. An incredible screen presence, taken far, far too soon. He’ll be dearly missed,” William Bibbiani wrote.
“Ray Stevenson was a fellow Brit and an absolute gent. Actors aren’t always friendly or approachable while they’re shooting but Ray always had time to chat and never failed to be gracious and kind. He treated me and my wife Leah at the premier like we were family. I’m gutted,” Film critic, Gary Whitta wrote.
“Everyone will mention his outstanding performance as The Punisher. But to me, Ray Stevenson was Titus Pullo of Rome – The soldier who always tried to do the right thing even when it got him in trouble. He was an absolute standout on the show and deserved more roles. RIP, sir,” American Storyteller and Game Company Executive, Steven Spohn, also wrote on Twitter.
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