Darren Kent dies aged 36: Game of Thrones actor dies after long battle for his health as his friends pay heartfelt tribute
Darren Kent passed away last week after a long battle for his health at the age of 36, surrounded by his family and best friend.
The Essex-born actor was famous for his roles in the hit series Game Of Thrones where he played a Goatherd from Slavers Bay and Snow White and the Huntsman.
He has collaborated with Hollywood stars such as Kiefer Sutherland, Dominic West and Sean Bean.
He won the Best Actor Award at the Van D’or Awards for his role in Sunnyboy and also worked as a director.
However, Darren also struggled with osteoporosis, arthritis and an extremely rare skin condition in his early career.
Tragic: Darren Kent passed away last week after a long health battle at the age of 36, surrounded by his family and best friend
Roles: The Essex-born actor was famous for his roles in the hit series Game Of Thrones (pictured) and Snow White and the Huntsman
Famous Friends: He has collaborated with Hollywood stars like Kiefer Sutherland, Dominic West and Sean Bean (pictured)
He was a patron of Equal People Performing Arts, which supports disabled, non-disabled and underprivileged people to enjoy the power of performing arts.
His friends and fans have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes to the star and praised his talent.
Darren’s agency, Carey Dodd Associates, announced his death on Twitter, writing: ‘It is with deep sadness that we must inform you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday.
His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family at this difficult time. RIP my friend’.
TV and theater star Lee Mead – who starred in Darren’s film Mein Freund – also expressed sadness at the news.
He wrote, “Darren was an amazing human being and so special. Always giving his time to people and always so positive. A great actor too and he has also achieved so much. What heartbreaking news.”
The Mushroom Theater Company shared a photo of Darren and wrote, “So very sad to hear of the passing of our patron @darrenpaulkent. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”