Actor Darren Kent, who appeared in ‘Game of Thrones,’ has died at age 39.Photo:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Actor Darren Kent, who appeared inGame of Thrones, has died after experiencing long-term health struggles. He was 39.
His talent agency, Carey Dodd Associates, confirmed his death ina statement on X(formerly known as Twitter) Tuesday.
Samantha Dodd, of the Carey Dodd Associates, confirmed toCNNthat Kent was 39 at the time of his death. Dodd did not provide a cause of death.
His first significant role was in the 2008 horror movieMirrors. Most recently, he portrayed a reanimated corpse in the filmDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,which was released on March 31.
Kent won a best actor trophy at the 2012 Van D’or Independent Film Awards for his role in the shortSunny Boy. He also directed and produced several other short films including 2019’sRogue Traderand 2021’sYou Know Me, for which he earned a January Award.
Darren Hunt portrayed a goatherder from Slavers Bay in ‘Game of Thrones.'.HBO
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Kent experienced several chronic health issues including arthritis, osteoporosis and a rare skin disorder.Sunny Boysaw him drawing inspiration from his personal experience, as he portrayed a boy with a rare skin condition that prevents him from being in the sun.
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According to theBBC, Kent was a patron for Equal People Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization promoting inclusion in the performing arts. Fellow patron Lee Mead posted a tribute to his late friend onX, calling Kent “an amazing human being.““Always giving of his time to people and always so positive. A fine actor too and he achieved so much as well. Such heartbreaking news,” Mead added.
Director and screenwriter Jane Gull, who worked with Kent on 2023’sLove Without Walls, which won a National Film Award, also paid tribute onX, sharing a series of photos of the late actor onscreen.
“What a privilege it was to be your friend and to work together on so many projects over the years,” she wrote. “Life won’t be the same without you. I will miss you so much.”
source: people.com
