Mumbai: Ray Stevenson, the Irish actor who played the authoritarian Governor of Delhi in SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster film RRR, passed away on May 21. He was 58. According to reports, Stevenson was hospitalised with sudden illness on the island of Ischia while shooting for a film. No information on the cause of the death was available. Though well-known in India for his RRR role, Stevenson will also be widely remembered for playing Volstagg in Marvel’s ‘Thor’ film.

“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,”  Rajamouli tweeted.