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Dec 6, 2023 · The series turned plenty of unknowns into superstars, and during its decade-plus run, "Game of Thrones" saw countless incredible actors pass through Westeros. Sadly, not all of them are...
- Diana Rigg
- Max Von Sydow
- Peter Vaughan
- Neil Fingleton
- Roy Dotrice
- B.J. Hogg
There are so many memorable women throughout Game of Thrones, and Diana became one of the most iconic when she made her debut as Olenna Tyrell in 2013. She was the House Tyrell matriarch from seasons three to seven when her character was killed off by poisoning. Diana sadly passed away in September 2020 at 82 years old, following a battle with canc...
Max von Sydow was only briefly in Game of Thrones, but he was easily one of the biggest standout performances. The Swedish-French actor played the Three-Eyed-Raven, who Bran Stark sees in his dreams. The guest-starring role earned him an Outstanding Guest Actor in a drama series in 2011. He died in March 2020 at age 90. Max had an expansive and imp...
Peter Vaughan was a beloved actor during the first five seasons of Game of Thrones. He played the blind Night Watch member Maester Aemon, who was a kind and guiding character to Jon Snow. Peter himself was partially blind in his later career His role on the HBO series was his final performance. He died at 93 of natural causes in December 2016. “He ...
Neil Fingleton wasn’t a regular on Game of Thrones, but he made three appearances on the show as the giant Mag The Mighty. The role was fitting for him, as he was Britain’s tallest man during his life. A representative said that he died from heart failure at 36 in February 2017, per Deadline. “Sadly it has come to our attention that Neil Fingleton ...
Guinness World Record-holding actor Roy Dotrice made his final acting appearances in 2 episodes of Game of Thrones, where he played the Head of the Alchemists’ Guild Hallyne. While his role in the TV series may have been small, Roy was a major part in the book’s fame. He was the audiobook narrator for the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, which earned...
B.J. Hogg made a one-off appearance as the knight Addam Marbrand in the first season of the fantasy series. The Northern Irish actor died in his home at 65-years-old in April 2020, per BBC. Other than the lone appearance on Game of Thrones, B.J. was best known for his role on the sitcom Give My Head Peace. He also made appearances in a few other fi...
Aug 16, 2023 · Game of Thrones have experienced devastating blows, with significant losses both on-screen and off-screen. Here are all the stars who have died since starring in the successful series.
Sep 23, 2023 · A number of talented performers have passed away in 2023, including actors who brought some of gaming's most iconic characters to life.
Nov 3, 2023 · In 1978's "Game of Death," crude special effects were used to insert actor Bruce Lee into the film six years after his death. Then, more than 30 years later, the Hollywood icon was brought back...
May 8, 2024 · British actor Ian Gelder, best known for his role as Kevan Lannister in “Game of Thrones,” has died at age 74, his husband and fellow actor Ben Daniels announced on Tuesday.
Feb 13, 2019 · Long-dead actors continue to achieve a sort of immortality in their films. A new controversy over dead actors is coming to life based upon new uses of visual effects and computer-generated imagery (CGI). Instead of simply using CGI to create stunning action sequences, gorgeous backdrops, and imaginary monsters, film makers have started to use ...
