Darren Kent, an actor notable for his work in Game of Thrones and British soap opera Eastenders, has sadly passed away aged 36.
Kent's appearance in Game of Thrones came in 2014 when he portrayed the role of a grieving father named Goatherd, who embarked on a journey to present his deceased child to Daenerys Targaryen, also known as the Mother of Dragons, played by Emilia Clarke.
Alongside this, his versatile talent was evident in his roles on EastEnders, the TV mini-series Les Misérables, and the recent ITV drama titled Malpractice.
Additionally, he made a fleeting appearance in the film Dungeons And Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, which hit our screens earlier this year.
The news of Kent's passing was shared by his agency, Carey Dodd Associates, through a heartfelt post on social media.
The agency stated: "It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday. His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time."
The agency continued to express their admiration for Kent's character: "Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. It has been a privilege and pleasure to have been a part of his journey. RIP my friend."
While the exact cause of his sudden passing remains undisclosed, tributes from Kent's colleagues and friends have been pouring in.
Screenwriter Ben Trebilcook said: "Love and thoughts to the friends and family of our talented, caring soul of a friend, Darren Kent, who sadly passed away on Friday. Darren, an Essex writer, actor, and director, directed our award-winning short You Know Me. A true character who was always creating and forever upbeat and encouraging, Darren will be sorely missed."
Gogglebox star Sandi Bogle, who shared the screen with Kent in a 2019 short film, expressed her deep sorrow: "My heart is broken, my long-time amazing, wonderful great friend Darren Kent has passed away. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. He is one of God's beautiful Angels; he will be truly missed."
Writer-director Jane Gull reminisced about their collaboration over the years, posting on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, "What a privilege it was to be your friend and to work together on so many projects over the years. Life won't be the same without you. I will miss you so much. RIP darling Darren Kent."
Born in Essex and characterized by his distinctive London accent, Kent's passion for acting led him to graduate from the Italia Conti drama school in 2007.
He made his cinematic debut in the 2008 horror film Mirrors, sharing the screen with Kiefer Sutherland. Kent's talent was recognized and celebrated with the best actor award at the Van D'or Awards in 2012, bestowed upon him for his portrayal of the character Danny in the short film Sunnyboy.
Our thoughts are with Kent's loved ones during this time.
