Game Of Thrones Actor Ian Gelder Passes Away

Ian Gelder, known for his portrayal of Kevan Lannister, the younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, has sadly passed away at the age of 74. His husband, Ben Daniels, shared the news of his demise via Instagram on Tuesday, May 7th.

He wrote, “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,” Daniels' Instagram post read while informing his fans that, “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.” 

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One wrote, “Very sad to hear that Ian Gelder, who played Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones, amongst many other things, has passed away. Great actor. Anyone who's ever watched any British TV will have no doubt seen him in something, one of those actors who popped up in everything. RIP.”

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A second added. “Ian Gelder was an incredibly lovely man. May he rest in peace.”

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A third went on to add, “The sad thing of being on social media is when you hear about an actor leaving the world. Ian Gelder was in Endeavour pilot episode. He didn't share any scene with Sam Reid, but I liked his performance. R.I.P. and my condolences to his family and friends.”

A fourth went on to add, “I am heartbroken by the news that the wonderful Ian Gelder

has passed away. Ian was one of the loveliest men you could ever wish to meet. Unfailingly kind, and a true gentleman who will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched. Rest In Peace, dear friend.”

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