Movie star Ray Stevenson is dead. The actor died while filming in Italy at the age of only 58.
Update from May 23, 2023: The mourning for actor Ray Stevenson in the film industry is great. After his death was announced, mourners spoke out on social platforms. Among them was the British actor Scott Adkins, who was in front of the camera together with Stevenson for the film "Accident Man". On Twitter, he wrote: "I am shocked and saddened by the tragic news that a great actor and my good friend Ray Stevenson has passed away. I'm going to miss you, Big Ray! Life is short, so make the most of it, folks."
Stevenson has died unexpectedly at the age of 58. He is said to have been in Italy for filming. A cause of death is not known at first.
Marvel star Ray Stevenson has died while filming in Italy. (Archive image) © IMAGO / Mary Evans
First reported on May 22, 2023: Ischia – The film world is in great mourning: British actor Ray Stevenson has died. He died on Sunday at the age of only 58 in Italy during a film shoot – just four days before his birthday. This was confirmed by Stevenson's publicist Nicki Fioravante to the Hollywood Reporter.
Hollywood actor Ray Stevenson dies in Italy
According to a report in Italy's Repubblica, Stevenson had to be admitted to the Rizzoli hospital on the island of Ischia on Saturday. On the Italian island off Naples, the actor was in front of the camera for his latest film "Cassino on Ischia", directed by Frank Ciota.
According to the report, Stevenson's condition was already very serious at the time of his admission. However, more details are not yet known. On Sunday, the 58-year-old's condition finally deteriorated and he subsequently died.
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Among other things, Stevenson should be known to fans of the Marvel films. In three of the "Thor" films, he played the character Volstagg. He was also in front of the camera for the Marvel film "Punisher: War Zone" as the main character Frank Castle. In addition to the Marvel engagements, Stevenson has also appeared in the series "Vikings" and "Dexter".
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My areaactor Ray Stevenson passed away in Italy. (Archive image) © IMAGO / Future Image International
He also starred in the Star Wars series "Ashoka" and the recent Oscar-winning Indian film "RRR". In addition, Stevenson was known for his appearance in the television series "Rome". In this he played the leading role of Titus Pullo. This helped him to achieve his breakthrough.
Stevenson had been in a relationship with Italian Elisabeth Caraccia since 2005. Together, the couple had three sons. (rjs)