Actor Ian Gelder, known for his role as Kevan Lannister, one of the unforgettable characters of the Game of Thrones series, has died at the age of 74. The news of Gelder’s death was announced by his husband and colleague Ben Daniels in an Instagram post on Tuesday. In his post, Daniels shared his feelings and a photo of the couple, saying, “Writing this post is nothing short of a heavy heart that saddens me deeply.”
Ian Gelder, who brought Kevan Lannister to life, dies at 74
Gelder died on Monday after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December, Daniels said. He attributed Gelder’s death to a disease called cholangiocarcinoma, a rare disease in which cancer cells form in the tubes that connect the bile duct, liver, gallbladder and small intestine, according to the National Cancer Institute in the US.
In his letter, Daniels described Gelder as “the kindest, most generous and loving person” and emphasized that he was a “wonderful actor”. He said Gelder was an actor who moved audiences with his stage and screen performances.
Who is Ian Gelder? What are his past movies and TV series?
Apart from “Game of Thrones”, Ian Gelder’s television career has seen him play important roles in series such as “Torchwood”, “Doctor Who” and “EastEnders”. He also starred in the 2009 movie “Pope Joan”.
The British actor was also successful in his stage career, appearing in many important productions in London’s West End and at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater.
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Gelder’s death will be felt as a great loss in the world of theater and television.
