The entertainment world was dealt a serious blow earlier this week, as it was reported that Marvel and Star Wars actor Ray Stevenson died at the age of 58. Stevenson had a wide body of work, having starred in notable movies like The Punisher: War Zone and Kill the Irishman. As a result of his various gigs, he had the opportunity to work with a number of notable Hollywood stars. Now, as #RIPRayStevenson trends, a number of them are paying tribute to him, including Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and Rosario Dawson, his fellow Ahsoka cast member.
One of the late performer's most famous roles was that of Volstagg in Marvel Studios’ Thor franchise. He played a supporting role in the series’ first two installments and ultimately cameoed in Ragnarok after being uncertain about his involvement. During the second film, 2013’s The Dark World, his character appeared in a post-credits scene and said tag was helmed by James Gunn. The filmmaker took to Twitter following the King Arthur alum’s passing and reflected on their collaboration and run-ins:
