Ian Gelder, famous for his role in 'Game of Thrones' passes away at 74
Ian Gelder, played the role of Kevan Lannister in 'Game Of Thrones'
Games Of Thrones actor Ian Gelder, who is known for his role as Kevan Lannister has passed away at the age of 74.
Taking to an Instagram, the Doctor Who star partner Ben Daniels confirmed the demise and revealed that he died after struggling with bile duct cancer.
He stated, “It is with huge huge sadness and a heavy heart broken into a million pieces that I’m leaving this post to announce the passing of my darling husband and life partner Ian Gelder.”
“Ian was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December and yesterday he passed at 13.07. I’d stopped all work to be his carer but neither of us had any idea that it would all be so fast,” Daniels added.
The Flesh and Bone star shared, “He was a wonderful 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.”
“He coped with his dreadful illness with such bravery, with no self pity. Ever. He was remarkable and will be so missed,” the post concluded.
Ian Gelder showcased his remarkable performance in Doctor Who, Snatch, Father Brown, The Bill, Edward the King, Fifteen-Love, Casualty, I Thought You’d Gone, and His Dark Materials.