Ray Stevenson's Death Shocks Actor's Friends and Fans
'Shocked and saddened by the tragic news'
What shocking news for all of us on the team! 💔
Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson.
You will stay in our hearts forever, SIR SCOTT. pic.twitter.com/YRlB6iYLFi
— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) May 22, 2023
"I'm shocked and saddened by the tragic news that a great actor and my good friend Ray Stevenson has passed away," Scott Adkins tweeted. "I will miss you, Big Ray! Life is short so make the most of it people."
prevnext'A great loss of a veteran artist'
Saddened by the passing of the legendary Ray Stevenson. Though known many roles across his career, to me he will always be Blackbeard from Black Sails, and the iconic Titus Pullo from Rome, roles in which he brought incredible subtlety to otherwise violent men. THIRTEEEEEEEN!!!! pic.twitter.com/3pZp0tHOtq
— Ron Chan (@RonDanChan) May 22, 2023
"Gut punch this morning learning Ray Stevenson passed away," Clone Wars composer Kevin Kiner wrote. "His truly haunting performance in Ahsoka has a gravity that stunned us all. A great loss of a veteran artist and the craft is poorer for his absence."
prevnext'He was a joy to work with'
RIP RAY STEVENSON! Everyone go watch the MASTERPIECE that is Punisher: War Zone! It has one of the GREATEST moments in CBM history where Punisher wastes a whole missile on a dude doing parkour while butt rock plays in the back, just like in my dreams!
pic.twitter.com/R6vQ8R1ojm https://t.co/4eNAS6Oquc
— TASK the Bandolorian #BLM #StopAsianHate (@UpToTASK) May 22, 2023
"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," Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn wrote.
prevnext'A brilliant, gutsy, larger-than-life actor'
So sad to hear the news that Ray Stevenson, our Pullo in Rome, has passed away. A brilliant, gutsy, larger-than-life actor who filled every part he played right up to the brim. My thoughts are with his family, his lovely wife Betta and their beautiful kids. What a loss.
— James Purefoy 🇺🇦 (@JamesPurefoy) May 22, 2023
"RIP Ray Stevenson, whose turn as Titus Pullo on ROME is one of the greatest effortlessly charming performances of TV's golden age. A warm guy, by all accounts, and a serious craftsman. He'll be sorely missed," author Gretchen Felker-Martin wrote.
prevnextHis 'intensity would elevate anything he was in'
Everyone will mention his outstanding performance as The Punisher. But to me, Ray Stevenson was Titus Pullo of Rome – The soldier who always tried to do the right thing even when it got him in trouble. He was an absolute standout on the show and deserved more roles. RIP, sir. https://t.co/5v81WiiTGj pic.twitter.com/kUe0mBbPs8
— Steven Spohn (Spawn) (@stevenspohn) May 22, 2023
"Tragic to see that the news of Ray Stevenson's passing," a fan wrote. "He was the type of welcome presence whose intensity would elevate anything he was in, no matter the scope of the role or project."
prevnext'Ray always had time to chat and never failed to be gracious and kind'
Ray Stevenson was a fellow Brit and an absolute gent. Actors aren’t always friendly or approachable while they’re shooting but Ray always had time to chat and never failed to be gracious and kind. He treated me and my wife @Leah at the premiere like we were family. I’m gutted. pic.twitter.com/qog8SZsl1T
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) May 22, 2023
"Ray Stevenson has passed away suddenly at the age of 58. I'm not even sure I can articulate how tragic that is. Just an unbelievable screen presence. The world is worse off without that titan roaring on the big screen," one fan wrote.
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