Ray Stevenson, actor in Thor, RRR and Ahsoka, dies at 58

British actor, Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in Punisher: War Zone and the Rome television show, has passed away at the age of 58. Stevenson died on Sunday, May 21, just four days before his 59th birthday, as confirmed by his publicist. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.



British actor, Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in “Punisher: War Zone” and the “Rome” television show, has passed away at the age of 58.

 


Stevenson died on Sunday, May 21, just four days before his 59th birthday, as confirmed by his publicist. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

 


The Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported that he had been hospitalized on the island of Ischia while in production on the film Cassino on Ischia, directed by Frank Ciota.

 


The Peter Mayhew Foundation, established by the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, expressed their sadness over Stevenson’s passing.

 


Stevenson’s screen career began in the early 1990s with appearances in European TV series and telefilms. His first major film role was in Antoine Fuqua’s 2004 adventure movie “King Arthur,” where he played Dagonet, one of the Knights of the Round Table.

 


In 2008, Stevenson starred in the Marvel film, “Punisher: War Zone,” portraying the mercenary Frank Castle.

 


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