Who was Darren Kent? Game of Thrones and Dungeons and Dragons actor dies at 36

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HBO television series Game of Thrones, passed away on Friday, August 11. He was only 36 years old. The cause of the death of Darren Kent has not been revealed by those close to him. However, it is known that the actor suffered from ailments such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and a rare skin affliction.

Darren Kent portrayed a Goatherd from Slavers Bay in the hit series Game of Thrones. It wasn't a main character, but he made sure his performance stood out. Kent was also known for his roles in Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as well as EastEnders. The actor's talent agency, Carey Dodd Associates, posted the news of his death on Twitter on Tuesday, August 15. The note 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 are by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. RIP my friend.»

Darren Kent was born on March 30, 1987 in Essex, UK. One of his early important roles was in the horror film Mirrors (2008). He went on to have roles in the epic series Game of Thrones (2011-2019) and the film Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). He was also seen in the film Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), and in TV series such as Marshal’s Law (2017), Bloody Cuts (2011), The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015), Blood Drive (2017), Les Misérables (2018–2019), Green Fingers (2019), EastEnders (1985-present), among others.

Kent was also an award-winning director, having helmed the short film titled You Know Me in 2021. Darren Kent is survived by his parents.

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