Rajamouli mourns Ray Stevenson’s passing: ‘Working with him was pure joy’

New Delhi, May 23 : Irish actor Ray Stevenson may have played the evil British Raj governor of Delhi in RRR, but he was a much-loved man on the sets as S.S.

Rajamoulis tribute to him on his passing away so clearly indicates."Shocking," tweeted the RRR maker."Just cant believe this news.

Ray brought in so much energy and vibrancy with him to the sets.It was infectious.Working with him was pure joy.My prayers are with his family.May his soul rest in peace.

"As reported by IANS, Stevenson passed away on Sunday at the age of 58.He began his career appearing on TV shows in the 1990s and then landed action roles in Hollywood films starting in the 2000s, his best-known one being Volstagg in Marvels Thor franchise.His first major film role came in Antoine Fuquas 2004 adventure movie King Arthur, where he played Dagonet, one of the Knights of the Round Table.

In the film, his character sacrifices himself in battle to help Arthur (Clive Owen) and his brotherhood of warriors, reports VarietyIn 2008, Stevenson landed a starring role in the Marvel film, Punisher: War Zone, where he played the titular mercenary, aka Frank Castle, Variety adds.Before his death, Stevenson starred in the upcoming action-adventure limited series, Ahsoka, a spin-off of The Mandalorian from the Star Wars franchise.

He played Baylan Skoll, a former Jedi who survived Order 66 by fleeing into the Unknown Regions.He is a master to Shin and ally to Thrawn.This was to be his last role.

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