the world of cinema this one has taken a heavy hit Monday May 22. Ray Stevenson passed away at the age of 59, according to local Italian media reports. Among his main productions were: Star Wars Ahsoka, Thor, Rome and Dexter and Baylon.
His death occurs after Saturday, May 20, he had a deterioration in his health. For this reason he was admitted to a hospital, his condition did not improve until this Monday; the event occurred while recording the film Cassino in Ischia.
Marvel fans remember him for his role as Volstagg in the first three Thor installments. He was also praised by critics for playing Titus Pullo in the historical series Roma, which earned him a SAG Award nomination.
The Irishman not only stood out in the seventh art, he was also a philanthropist and defender of multiple causes. He was a patron of The Princes Trust charity, and has also supported campaigns for Cancer Research UK and Amnesty International.
Among one of his latest jewels, his role within RRR stands out. The fictional tape focuses on two legendary revolutionaries. When they both return, they embark on a fight for the independence of their country against the British colonialists of the 1920s.
Stevenson was married to Elisabetta Caraccia, with whom he had two children: Sebastiano Derek Stevenson (born December 24, 2007) and Leonardo George Stevenson (born April 11, 2011).