Actor Ray Stevenson at The World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok” at the El Capitan Theatre on Oct. 10, 2017, in Hollywood, California. Image: Getty Images for Disney/Rich Polk via AFP
Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in “Divergent” as well as Marvel films “Thor” and “Punisher: War Zone,” passed away on Sunday, May 21, four days before his 59th birthday.
Stevenson’s death was confirmed by his publicist through Variety, although the cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
Prior to his demise, the Irish actor was reportedly hospitalized in Italy while filming his upcoming movie “Cassino on Ischia,” as per Italian publication La Repubblica.
Stevenson starred as Marcus Eaton, the father of Theo James’ Tobias Eaton, in the “Divergent” film series. In “Thor,” he portrayed the character of Asgardian hero Volstagg, one of the allies of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor. Stevenson also played the titular mercenary in “Punisher: War Zone.”
Aside from these, Stevenson was part of several other films including “The Book of Eli,” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “The Three Musketeers” and “RRR.” He was also set to appear in the upcoming “Star Wars” series “Ahsoka” as a Jedi named Baylan Skoll. /ra