Filmmaker SS Rajamouli took to his official Twitter handle to share a throwback picture of himself along with Ray Stevenson from the sets of RRR as he mourned the loss of Ray Stevenson.
The filmmaker wrote, “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.”
Here’s what SS Rajamouli tweeted
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. pic.twitter.com/HytFxHLyZD
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 23, 2023
In the picture, they are seen having a fun conversation on the set between the shots. Ray Stevenson is seen dressed as his character in the film. The reports of his untimely demise were confirmed by his publicist. Ray Stevenson was 58 and the cause of his death is still uncertain.
The actor’s last completed film was ‘Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday’, co-starring Scott Adkins. Stevenson was also featured in all 22 episodes of HBO and BBC’s Rome. The actor had recently signed up to replace Kevin Spacey in 1242: Gateway to the West, where he would have played the role of a Hungarian priest standing up against the Mongol army.