Game of Thrones actor was 74 years old

Ian Gelder, who is best known for his HBO series game of Thronesdied at the age of 74.

His husband, actor Ben Daniels, shared the news on social media along with a photo of the couple “with great sadness and a heavy heart broken into a million pieces.”

Daniels said Gelder was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December and was thought to have more time to live before he died Monday.

“He was my absolute rock and we were partners for more than 30 years,” Daniels wrote. “When we weren’t together, we talked to each other every day. He was the kindest, most generous and loving person. He was a wonderful, wonderful actor and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and his light.”

Daniels, who is also an actor, explained that Gelder was close to his heart, writing, “He was a wonderful, wonderful actor and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and his light. I honestly don’t know what I’m going to give up.” He was by my side and dealt with his terrible illness with so much courage. He was remarkable and will be missed so much.

Gelder appeared many times over time game of Thrones‘ runs for six seasons and portrays Kevan Lannister, the brother of Charles Dance’s Tywin Lannister, and the uncle of Cersei (Lena Headey), Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). He was last seen in the epic series finale among those killed – including Margaery Tyrell, Loras Tyrell, Mace Tyrell and the High Sparrow – in the explosion of the Sept, orchestrated by the vengeful Cersei after Kevan had previously refused to recognizing his niece’s authority and her attempt to appoint him as Warmaster.

In addition to RECEIVEGelder appeared on television in five episodes of the BBC science fiction series Torchwood.

His appearances date back to 1972 and include guest appearances on popular shows such as Poirot, Absolutely fantastic, EastEndersAnd Mr. Selfridge. He worked with John Goodman on both 1991 comedies King Ralph and 2009 Pope Joanabout a woman who disguises herself as a man to work in the Vatican.

Gelder was also known for his work on stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, paid tribute to him on social media, describing him as “one of the kindest and gentlest people in the industry”. They noted that he had been “a regular on the RSC stage” since the 1970s. Among other things, he played Antonio in The Merchant of Venice and Clarence in Richard III.

In one of many other news stories about him, Gelder’s management said that “the world will be a smaller place without him.”

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