Thor, Vikings and RRR actor Ray Stevenson dies aged 58 - what have his representatives said?

Actor Ray Stevenson has died at the age of 58, his representatives have confirmed.

The actor, who was born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, passed away on Sunday evening (21 May). No immediate details of the cause of death have been released as of yet.

Stevenson is known to film and television fans for his extensive work in both mediums. He starred as Volstagg in the Marvel series of Thor movies, having appeared in the first three Thor films.

He made a name for himself on the television screen, starring as Titus Pullo in the HBO series Rome from 2005 until 2007. He also made appearances in hit show Dexter, and more recently Vikings. Stevenson also starred in the hit Bollywood film RRR as Scott Buxton.

Stevenson, who made a recent public appearance at the Star Wars Celebration event in London, is set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars animated series Ahsoka. He is already known to Star Wars fans for his voice work in various animation shows such as Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Tributes have poured in from Hollywood and his former co-workers. James Purefoy, who portrayed Mark Antony in Rome alongside Stevenson's Titus Pullo, said: “So sad to hear the news that Ray Stevenson, our Pullo in Rome, has passed away. A brilliant, gutsy, larger-than-life actor who filled every part he played right up to the brim.

"My thoughts are with his family, his lovely wife Betta and their beautiful kids. What a loss.”

The Peter Mayhew Foundation, which was set up by the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, tweeted: “We are sad to hear of the passing of Ray Stevenson. You may recognise Rayas Baylon Skoll from the upcoming Ahsoka show on Disney+.

“You may also remember his work as the voice of Mandalorian super commando Gar Saxon in The Clone Wars. Our sincerest condolences to his family.”

Film director James Gunn, who worked with Stevenson during Thor 2: The Dark World, said that the actor passed away "far too young" and called him "a joy to work with". He added: "His friends & family are in my heart today.”

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