Ray Stevenson, last seen in Rajamouli’s famed RRR movie has passed away. SS Rajamouli the creator of RRR in his message wrote – Shocking… Just can’t believe this news. Ray brought in so much energy and vibrancy with him to the sets. It was infectious. Working with him was pure joy.
The news of the demise of the talented and versatile actor known for his remarkable performances was confirmed by his representatives at Independent Talent and reported by Deadline.
The entertainment industry is deeply saddened by the loss of Ray Stevenson, whose extraordinary talent left an indelible mark on audiences.
While details surrounding Stevenson’s death are still awaited, no further information has been disclosed at this time.
The official Twitter account of Team RRR shared the heartbreaking news, expressing shock and offering condolences. Their tweet read, “What shocking news for all of us on the team! Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson. You will stay in our hearts forever, SIR SCOTT.”
In the critically acclaimed film ‘RRR,’ directed by SS Rajamouli, Stevenson portrayed a captivating negative role and received widespread acclaim. The movie, which also starred Ram Charan and Jr NTR in leading roles, recently won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Ray Stevenson Brought Great Energy on Sets : Director SS Rajamouli
Stevenson’s acting repertoire extended beyond ‘RRR’ and included notable roles such as Volstagg in Marvel’s ‘Thor’ franchise, Othere in ‘Vikings,’ and providing the voice for Gar Saxon in the animated Star Wars series ‘The Clone Wars’ and ‘Rebels.’ He was also set to join Rosario Dawson in Disney’s upcoming ‘The Mandalorian’ spinoff, ‘Ashoka.’
Born on May 25, 1964, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Ray Stevenson began his screen career in the early 1990s, appearing in various European TV series and telefilms.
He made his big-screen debut in Paul Greengrass’ 1998 drama ‘The Theory of Flight,’ starring alongside Helena Bonham Carter and Kenneth Branagh. Throughout his career, Stevenson landed roles in notable films such as Antoine Fuqua’s ‘King Arthur’ (2004), Lexi Alexander’s ‘Punisher: War Zone’ (2008), the Hughes Brothers’ ‘The Book of Eli’ (2010), and Adam McKay’s ‘The Other Guys’ (2010).