Farewell Kevan Lannister: Ian Gelder, Game of Thrones alum and veteran actor, passes away at 74

A multitude of exceptional actors from Game of Thrones left a lasting impression on the audience. The cast, the crew, and the fans were like a huge family. The show’s alum Ian Gelder, who played Kevan Lannister in the show, was a treasured member of the group. He recently passed away at the age of 74, after losing his battle with cancer.

Ian Gelder dies at the age of 74

Ian Gelder played Kevan Lannister, Tywin Lannister’s younger brother, in Seasons 1, 2, 5, and 6. He appeared in a total of 12 episodes and his performance was loved by the fans. He also gave stellar performances in shows like Doctor Who, Torchwood and His Dark Materials. His husband, Ben Daniels, revealed the sad news on Instagram of Gelder’s passing due to bile duct cancer.

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Fans mourn the loss of Ian Gelder

Ian Gelder’s performances were lauded by the viewers. When the news broke out, fans mourned his passing on social media, and remembered him from their favorite franchises.

Remembering Ian Gelder who died this week …. An actor’s life is measured out in posters. pic.twitter.com/nS67qIwQfx

— Gyles Brandreth (@GylesB1) May 9, 2024

Ian Gelder, actor que interpretó a Kevan Lannister en Game of Thrones, falleció anoche. Aunque su papel en la serie no es tan bueno como el de los libros, su actuación fue impecable. Me gustó muchísimo como Kevan. Su imagen será recordada para siempre. pic.twitter.com/YXbKQjgGkI

— Javier Cañavate (@JavierWoT) May 9, 2024

Very sad to see the passing of that terrific actor Ian Gelder confirmed.
Great in so much but I’ll always love his Mr Dekker in Torchwood: Children of Earth. An enigmatic character who came out of nowhere and quietly unsettled the whole thing with a disquieting, subtle menace. pic.twitter.com/PAIXVryFfs

— Toby Hadoke (@TobyHadoke) May 7, 2024

Very sad news. Lost count of the number of times I’ve seen Ian Gelder being quietly brilliant. RIP. https://t.co/0Oq9Sqyk6f

— Samuel West 💙💛 (@exitthelemming) May 9, 2024

Just hearing the News of the passing of Ian Gelder

So much Sadness has been bought to my heart of this amazing actor's passing

We Will always Remember You#DoctorWho #IanGelder pic.twitter.com/EvnMt9Rved

— Anakin Skywalker (@OrderOfVader99) May 7, 2024

May his soul rest in peace. Farewell, Ian Gelder.

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