Actor Darren Kent of 'Game of Thrones' fame passes away at 39 due to long illness
Darren Kent, well-known for his memorable performance in the epic television series 'Game of Thrones', passed away at 39 last week on Friday (August 11). Kent's talent agency, Carey Dodd Associates, confirmed the news on X (formerly known as Twitter). The heartfelt statement read, «It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday.
His parents and best friend [were] by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. RIP my friend.» A US-based news outlet People said that the late actor was suffering from long-term health struggles.
However, the cause of his death was not known. Born and raised in Essex, Kent attended the prestigious Italia Conti in London. He graduated from the leading performing arts institution in 2007.
He got his first break in 2008 when he bagged a major acting role in the horror movie 'Mirrors'. One of his most prominent roles was in the Emmy-winning HBO series 'Game of Thrones'. In the popular TV show, Kent captivated the audience with his performance as a goatherd in Slavers Bay.
Kent was recently seen in the 2023 film 'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' where he essayed the role of a reanimated corpse. His additional credits include 'Snow White and the Huntsman', 'Marshal’s Law', 'Bloody Cuts', 'The Frankenstein Chronicles', 'Blood Drive' and 'Birds Sorrow' among others. Kent's versatile acting prowess was also evident in projects such as 'Snow White and the Huntsman', 'Marshal's Law', 'Bloody Cuts', 'The Frankenstein Chronicles', 'Blood Drive', and 'Birds Sorrow', among others.
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