Darren Kent, the actor famous for his role of a goatherder in âGame of Thronesâ among other titles, has died.
The news was confirmed by his London-based agency Carey Dodd Associates, who posted the news on social media, early Tuesday morning.
âIt 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 by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. RIP my friendâ
The agencyâs post on Instagram added, âDarren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. It has been a privilege and pleasure to have been a part of his journey.â
Samantha Dodd confirmed Kentâs age at the time of his passing to CNN. No cause of death was disclosed.
Kent appeared as a goatherder in a memorable 2014 episode of the hit show âGame of Thrones.â His first screen credit came a decade earlier, in the original series âShameless.â
Other film credits include the Kiefer Sutherland 2008 horror film âMirrorsâ and 2012âs âSnow White and the Huntsman.â On television, Kent acted in âCommunityâ and the BBCâs âEastEnders.â
Kent also appeared as the âYesâ Corpse in this yearâs âDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.â According to his IMDb page, the actor had six upcoming titles in development, including several shorts and the feature âWhat I Know.â