Ray Stevenson, identified for his work in ‘Thor’ and the “Star Wars” franchise, has died.
Ray’s publicist confirms the information to TMZ, telling us he died Sunday — they are saying they haven’t any additional particulars surrounding his dying at the moment.
Ray first broke into the world of performing in 1993, showing in varied episodes of TV earlier than touchdown a job within the 1998 flick, “The Theory of Flight” … the place he performed a gigolo tasked with serving to Helena Bonham Carter‘s character lose her virginity.
He went on to look in a bunch of initiatives like “The Book of Eli,” “Rome,” “The Other Guys,” and “Kill the Irishman” — all earlier than touchdown the position of Volstagg in Marvel’s “Thor” in 2011, returning to the collection in 2 sequels because the years went on.
“Star Wars” followers bear in mind Ray lending his voice to the character Gar Saxon — showing in “Rebels” & “The Clone Wars.” He’s additionally enjoying a separate character within the upcoming “Ahsoka” collection, premiering later this 12 months.
Apart from that, Ray’s been featured in “Divergent,” 9 episodes of “Dexter,” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “Black Sails,” and “Crossing Lines.” He additionally performed Scott Buxton within the current Indian hit, “RRR.”
Ray was 58.
RIP