Ian Gelder: Game of Thrones actor who played Kevan Lannister dies aged 74

Ian Gelder

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In 2022, Ian Gelder attended the Olivier Awards.

Ian Gelder, the actor who portrayed the character of Kevan Lannister in the popular television series, "Game of Thrones," has passed away at the age of 74.

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The profession of the actor from Britain lasted for many years and incorporated performances in Torchwood, His Dark Materials, Doctor Who, Snatch, The Bill and many other productions.

On Instagram, Ben Daniels, a fellow actor and husband, declared that Gelder had passed away on Monday, having struggled with bile duct cancer for five months.

He expressed that Gelder was a "fantastic performer" and a "reliable source of support" for him.

According to Daniels, his life partner of three decades had exhibited immense courage in the face of his terrible ailment, and as a result, he had ceased his employment to assist in his care.

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Daniels stated that he had never met someone who was as kind, generous and loving as him.

He was an exceptional actor and his heart and radiance left a lasting impression on everyone he collaborated with.

Gelder showed up in five series of Game of Thrones performing as Kevan Lannister, and was recently witnessed in one episode of the period detective series, Father Brown on BBC One during the start of this year.

The provided image belongs to BBC/Ben Blackall.

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