Darren Kent, the actor famous for his role of Goatherd in “Game of Thrones” among other titles, has died. He was reportedly 36.
The news was confirmed by his London-based agency Carey Dodd Associates, who posted the news on social media, early Tuesday morning:
“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 by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time. RIP my friend”
A role ill be forever grateful for! Met some awesome friends #onset @gameofthrones #onset🎥🎬 #filmmaking #actorslifestyle🎬 @hbo
— Darren Kent (@darrenpaulkent) February 7, 2022
Photo Credit ... the awesome... @KrisHanna pic.twitter.com/GzXl2yGtsY
CNN has reached out to his representatives for additional comment.
Kent appeared as Goatherd in a 2014 episode of the hit show “Game of Thrones.” His first screen credit came a decade earlier, in the Showtime series “Shameless.”
Other film credits include the Kiefer Sutherland 2008 horror film “Mirrors” and 2012’s “Snow White and the Huntsman.”
On television, Kent acted in “Community” and the BBC’s “EastEnders.”
Kent also appeared as the ‘Yes’ Corpse in this year’s “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.”
