SS Rajamouli Pays Tribute To RRR Actor Ray Stevenson - "Working With Him Was Pure Joy"
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The official Twitter page of RRR shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the late actor filming a crucial action scene in the movie
Director SS Rajamouli on Tuesday remembered actor Ray Stevenson, who played the villainous British governor in RRR, as someone who brought "infectious" energy to the film's sets. 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 He was 56 years old when we were shooting this difficult scene but he did not hesitate while performing this stunt.We will forever cherish having you on the sets of #RRR, Ray Stevenson.Gone too soon 💔 pic.twitter.com/LdzecSIO2H
Stevenson died in Italy on Sunday, four days before his 59th birthday, his publicist confirmed with entertainment website Variety. No cause of death was available.
In a Twitter post, Rajamouli said he was shocked to know about the Irish actor's death.
"... 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," the filmmaker captioned a throwback picture with Stevenson from RRR sets.
