“Game of Thrones” actor Darren Kent (36) is dead. He died on Friday after a long battle with osteoporosis, arthritis and an extremely rare skin disease.
The London-based actor, with his signature Cockney accent, was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his death, according to his representatives at Carey Dodd Associates.
“It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” the agency wrote on Facebook. “His parents and best friend were by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family at this difficult time.”
Darren Kent and Mark Haldor at the premiere of Crossing Over
Kent was famous for EastEnders and Shameless. Millions saw him in a 2014 episode of Game of Thrones as a goatherd from Slavers Bay.
“Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, but also one of the nicest people I have ever met,” the statement continues. “It was a privilege and a pleasure to have been a part of his journey. RIP my friend.”
Exactly how Kent died is not yet known.
The British-born actor made his debut in the 2008 film Mirrors and in the 2012 action film Snow White and the Huntsman opposite Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron.