RRR Actor Ray Stevenson Passes Away At 58; SS Rajamouli Expresses Grief, Says 'Working With Him Was Pure Joy'

Ray Stevenson, who became popular as British Governor in SS Rajamouli's 'RRR', passed away at age 58. SS Rajamouli shared a heartfelt post to express his grief over the actor's death.

New Delhi: Ray Stevenson, who gained fame in India for his portrayal of British Governor Scott Buxton in SS Rajamouli's 'RRR', passed away at age 58. In addition, he was well-known for his roles as an Asgardian warrior in the 'Thor' movies and a soldier of the 13th Legion in 'Rome' on HBO. RRR's official social media accounts verified the information. Additionally, SS Rajamouli also shared a heartfelt post on social media to express his grief over the actor's death.

Sharing a still featuring himself and Ray Stevenson from the sets of the magnum opus drama 'RRR', SS Rajamouli wrote, "Shocking... Just can't 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."

Check out SS Rajamouli's tweet for Ray Stevenson, here:

RRR team also shared a post for the actor on their official social media handes, condoling his demise. In one post, a picture of Ray Stevenson was shared with the caption, "What shocking news for all of us on the team! 💔

Rest in peace, #RayStevenson.

You will stay in our hearts forever, SIR SCOTT. #RRRMovie

In another post, the RRR makers lauded the actor's spirit for performing a critical stunt despite his age. Sharing a picture of the actor performing a stunt where he can be seen flying high in the air, they wrote, "He was 56 years old when we were shooting this difficult scene but he did not hesitate while performing this stunt.

We will forever cherish having you on the sets of #RRR, Ray Stevenson.

Gone too soon 💔"

Stevenson will be most recognised for his part as Volstagg in Marvel's 'Thor' trilogy, but he is well-known in India for his performance in 'RRR' alongside 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' actress Alison Doody. His portrayal of the evil Governor Scott Buxton in SS Rajamouli's historical action film ‘RRR’ last year made him a household name in India. The film starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan is the sole Indian film in his resume.

He first gained recognition in the United States with his performance as the shady Titus Pullo on the television series 'Rome,' which he played at the age of 44. The three successful seasons aired between 2005 and 2007.