Darren Kent, who played grieving father Goatherd on “Game of Thrones,” has died at age 36, his agent Carey Dodd Associates announced on Tuesday.
“It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” said the agency. “His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. RIP my friend.”
No cause of death was mentioned, but British press cited “a long health battle.”
Kent was also remembered by British theater actor Lee Mead, who wrote on Twitter, “Darren was an amazing human being and so special.