Northern Ireland-born actor Ray Stevenson has died days before his 59th birthday
Actor Ray Stevenson, pictured at the premiere of Thor: Ragnarok in Los Angeles in 2017
He was known for roles in the Thor film trilogy and the Divergent series, as well several UK TV shows like Band of Gold, Peak Practice and Murphy's Law. No cause of death has been revealed but he was reportedly hospitalised during filming on the Italian island Ischia.His death was announced four days before his 59th birthday.Ray Stevenson, pictured in April, at Star Wars Celebration 2023 in LondonHis father was stationed with the Royal Air Force near Lisburn, County Antrim, at the time of his birth in 1964.Stevenson was inspired to become an actor after seeing John Malkovich in a play at a West End theatre in London.
In 2004, he played a knight in the big-budget Hollywood film, King Arthur, which starred Keira Knightley.
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