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Ray Stevenson, the man behind memorable roles like Volstagg in Marvel's Thor franchise, sadly passed away at 58 on Sunday in Italy. The actor most recently appeared in the Oscar-winning Indian epic film RRR, where he played the primary antagonist. His reps at Independent Talent confirmed the news hours ago but did not provide any details about the cause of his death, as per Deadline.
Ray Stevenson left behind a huge legacy with his memorable roles in History's Vikings, The Theory of Flight, The Book of Eli, Adam McKay's The Other Guys, and The Clone Wars from the Star Wars franchise. His extensive work in the industry earned him many recognitions and accolades.
At the time of his death, Stevenson had a net worth of 8 million dollars, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Ray Stevenson made his screen debut in 1993
Ray Stevenson worked on some big projects not only across Hollywood but the entire world. The actor was born in 1964 in Lisburn, Country Antrim, Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom. He learned about acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which sharpened his skills, as was visible in his many diverse roles.
He made his small screen debut with A Woman's Guide to Adultery in 1993. Though this did not make him an international name at once, it opened doors for bigger projects. Stevenson landed a recurring role as Steve Dickson in Band of Gold just two years after his debut.
It took him another decade to land his first lead role in Outpost. However, his first film role came with The Theory of Flight, in which he starred alongside other big names like Helena Bonham Carter and Kenneth Branagh.
Since his appearance on Outpost, the actor went on to play several lead roles in films like The Book of Eli, The Three Musketeers, and Thor.
During this time, he also took on roles in the television industry, appearing in shows like Vikings and the Star Wars spinoff. One of his most memorable acting roles came with the portrayal of Titus Pullo in Rome, which made him immortal in the industry.
Many stars paid tribute to Stevenson and English actor James Purefoy wrote on Twitter:
"So sad to hear the news that Ray Stevenson, our Pullo in Rome, has passed away. A brilliant, gutsy, larger-than-life actor who filled every part he played right up to the brim. My thoughts are with his family, his lovely wife Betta and their beautiful kids. What a loss."
Ray Stevenson was reportedly working on several projects at the time of his death. As per a report by Deadline, he had signed on to The Mandalorian spinoff Ahsoka, starring Rosario Dawson, another big-budget show by Disney+.
Stevenson was in a relationship with Elisabetta Caraccia at the time of his death, and the duo shared two children. Several netizens, friends, family members, and individuals from the entertainment industry sent their condolences to Stevenson's family as they mourned his tragic loss.
More details about the actor's cause of death and funeral arrangements are currently awaited.
