Playing Kevan Lannister in the HBO series, the British actor died due to complications from cancer discovered in December
British actor Ian Gelder, known for his portrayal of Kevan Lannister in “Game of Thrones”, died on Monday (6/5), due to complications related to bile duct cancer. He was 74 years old.
News of her passing was confirmed by her husband Ben Daniels in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “It is with immense sadness and a heart broken into a million pieces that I leave this post to announce the passing of my dear husband and life partner, Ian Gelder,” Daniels wrote. “Ian was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December and died yesterday at 1.07pm. I stopped all work to care for him, but none of us had any idea it would happen so quickly.”
A diverse career
In addition to “Game of Thrones”, where Gelder played the younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance) in 12 episodes, he had a strong presence in several television series, including “Doctor Who”, “Snatch”, ” Casualty”, “Father Brown”, “Torchwood” and “His Dark Materials”. Gelder was also a fixture in the “Dark Ditties” horror film series. In the theater, his career was more notable, with appearances in classic productions such as “The Witches of Salem,” “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Primeira Página.”
A legacy of talent and courage
“He was a wonderful actor and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and light. I honestly don’t know what I’ll do without him by my side,” Daniels continued in his message. “He faced his terrible illness with such courage, without ever making himself a victim. He was extraordinary and we will miss him very much.”
Source: Terra
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