The mysterious death of actor Ray Stevenson (Thor, Dexter) at age 58

Unexpectedly, actor Ray Stevenson died in Lacco Ameno (Naples, Italy), at the age of 58.

The cause of the actor's death, on May 21, has remained unknown. He would have turned 59 on Thursday, May 25.

The actor began his career at the end of the 20th century and achieved glory in 2004 with one of the best contemporary series, 'Rome' on HBO. He played one of the protagonists, the legionnaire Tito Pullo. In the photo, he appears together with Kevin McKidd in 'Rome.'

Ray Stevenson told 'Backstage' how important this role was: "That was where my life changed completely."

His role as the Ninth Roman Legion's centurion was inspired by Tito Pullo, mentioned by Julius Caesar himself in his writings. He was one of the main characters in the series.

As Variety reported, Ray Stevenson, a Briton of Irish origin, was working in Italy. He was filming 'Cassino in Ischia' under the direction of Frank Niota. He played the role of Nic Cassino.

According to Corriere della Sera and other Italian media, the actor suddenly fell unwell on the set.

The situation was so serious that Stevenson had to be transferred to the Anna Rizzoli Hospital. There, he died after several days.

George Raymond Stevenson, who would have turned 59 on May 25, was a native of Lisburn, Northern Ireland. However, he had his residence in Ibiza.

Trained at the renowned Bristol Old Vic theater school, his resounding appearance as a timeless heartthrob earned him fame in the 90s in several European tv films. In the photo, he appears in 'The Return of the Native' (1994) together with Catherine Zeta-Jones.

It took a decade for him to get the role that elevated him to the category of star actor: Tito Pullo in 'Roma' (2005-2007).

In the photo, he stands next to Hugh Dancy.

Ray Stevenson's television and movie career began to bloom. In the photo, he stands together with Luke Evans (left) and Matthew Macfayden (right), at the presentation of 'The Three Musketeers' (2011).

On television, he would participate in series such as 'Black Sails' (2016-2017), giving life to Captain Blackbeard, and 'Dexter' (2012), where he had a leading role in the seventh season as the Ukrainian mobster Isaak Sirko.

In cinema, his best-known roles were Volstagg in 'Thor: Ragnarok' (2017), Dagonet in 'King Arthur' (2004), and 'Punisher: War Zone' (2008), a film in which Frank Castle was the protagonist.

In the photo, Stevenson with Alan Horn, Chris Hemsworth, and Louis D'Esposito.

His powerful physique (he was 1.93 meters / 6'3 tall) and his tough appearance made him suitable for the adventure and action genre. He always embraced it with satisfaction.

Among his last projects was 'Ahsoka', one of the most anticipated 'Star Wars' series for Disney Plus. A few weeks before he died, Stevenson had participated in the 'Star Wars Celebration 2023' meeting, giving details about the new show and his character.