Actor Ray Stevenson, known for roles in ‘Thor’ and ‘Punisher: War Zone,’ passes away at 58.

Actor Ray Stevenson Dies at 58

Actor Ray Stevenson passed away on Sunday, just four days before his 59th birthday. A spokesperson for Stevenson confirmed the news, but no further details have been released about the cause of his death.

Early Career and Major Roles

Stevenson was born on May 25, 1964, in Northern Ireland and began his acting career in the 1990s. He landed his first major film role in 2004 as Dagonet in “King Arthur.” A few years later, he played Frank Castle in the Marvel film “Punisher: War Zone.” Stevenson also appeared in other major films and TV shows, including “The Book of Eli,” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “The Three Musketeers,” “Thor,” “RRR,” Disney+ “Star Wars” series “Ahsoka,” and voiced characters in “Star Wars Rebels” and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”

Stevenson also starred in HBO’s “Rome,” Showtime’s “Dexter,” and Starz’ “Black Sails.”

Remembering Ray Stevenson

Director James Gunn expressed his condolences on Twitter, saying, “Damn. So sorry to hear about the passing, far too young, of Ray Stevenson. I only knew him a little from shooting post-credits of Thor 2 & a couple interactions at events, but we had some good laughs & he was a joy to work with. His friends & family are in my heart today.”

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