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Ray Stevenson: Thor, Volstagg and Star Wars actor dies aged 58

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Summary

Actor Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in Thor, Volstagg, Star Wars, Rome, Vikings, Dexter, and other UK TV shows, has died aged 58. His publicist firm confirmed the death but provided no further details, and no cause of death has been revealed. He was born in Northern Ireland but moved to England when he was eight years old and was inspired to become an actor after seeing John Malkovich in a play. His death was announced four days before his 59th birthday, and his co-stars have been paying tribute to him on social media, describing him as a "brilliant, gutsy, larger-than-life actor".

Q&As

What roles did Ray Stevenson appear in?
Ray Stevenson appeared in major TV shows such as Rome, Vikings and Dexter, as well as several UK TV shows like Band of Gold, Peak Practice and Murphy's Law. He was also known for roles in the Thor films and the Divergent series.

How did Ray Stevenson become inspired to act?
Ray Stevenson became inspired to act after seeing John Malkovich in a play at a West End theatre in London.

What was Ray Stevenson's most recent project?
Ray Stevenson's most recent project was an action movie, Cassino in Ischia.

How have his co-stars reacted to his death?
Ray Stevenson's co-stars have been paying tribute to the late actor on social media, describing him as a "brilliant, gutsy, larger-than-life actor" and a "giant of a man".

What was Ray Stevenson's birthplace?
Ray Stevenson was born in Northern Ireland but moved to England when he was eight years old. His father was stationed with the Royal Air Force (RAF) near Lisburn, County Antrim, at the time of his birth in 1964.

AI Comments

👍 It is inspiring to see so many of Ray Stevenson's co-stars paying tribute to the late actor on social media. He was a talented actor who will be remembered for many of his iconic roles.

👎 It is unfortunate that Ray Stevenson's cause of death has not been revealed and his fans are left without closure.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about the death of actor Ray Stevenson. He was known for roles in the Thor films and the Divergent series, as well as several UK TV shows like Band of Gold, Peak Practice and Murphy's Law. He was hospitalised during filming on the Italian island Ischia and died four days before his 59th birthday.

Friend: That's really sad. His career was so impressive. It's a huge loss for the entertainment industry.

Me: Absolutely. His death is also a reminder that life can be unpredictable and fleeting, so it's important to make the most of the time we have. It's also a reminder of how important it is to take care of our health and wellbeing.

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Technical terms

Ray Stevenson: Actor who appeared in major TV shows such as Rome, Vikings and Dexter, and films such as Thor, Volstagg and Star Wars.
Viewpoint: US-based publicist firm.
Ischia: Italian island.
Royal Air Force (RAF): British air force.
West End theatre: Theatre district in London.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School: Theatre school in Bristol, England.
Catherine Cookson drama: Drama series based on the works of British author Catherine Cookson.
Waking the Dead: British crime drama television series.
Dalziel and Pascoe: British television crime drama based on the novels of Reginald Hill.
At Home with the Braithwaites: British television drama series.
John Malkovich: American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.
Newcastle upon Tyne: City in England.
King Arthur: 2004 Hollywood film starring Keira Knightley.
HBO: American premium television network.
Disney+: Streaming service owned by The Walt Disney Company.
James Purefoy: English actor.
Rosario Dawson: American actress.
James Gunn: American filmmaker.
Bear McCreary: American composer.
Scott Adkins: English actor.