Games Of Thrones actor Ian Gelder has died aged 74.
Her death was announced by her husband, fellow actor Ben Daniels, who paid tribute to the “kindest, most generous and loving human being”.
Daniels, 59, said Gelder was her “absolute rock” during their more than 30-year relationship.
The British actor, who played Kevan Lannister in the hit fantasy drama series, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last December and died shortly after 1pm on Monday, Daniels said.
The star wrote on social media: “It is with enormous sadness and a heart broken into a million pieces that I leave this post to announce the passing of my dear husband and life partner Ian Gelder.”
Along with his Instagram announcement, Daniels shared a photo of the couple that he said was taken at Christmas after Gelder left the hospital.
Daniels posted this image of him and Gelder on Instagram at Christmas. Photo: Ben Daniels
Daniels said that “even though he had the worst three weeks there, you can still see his joy and love shining through.”
Gelder first played with Kevan Lannister in the opening season of The Game of Thrones in 2011.
He was the younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister and one of his most loyal and trusted officers in the Lannister armies.
After a notable absence, Gelder reprized his character in later seasons, meeting his death in the final episode of the sixth season.
During his decades-long career, the actor also starred as Mr. Dekker in Torchwood: Children Of Earth, as well as guest starring as Charles the bookish librarian in His Dark Materials, and Zellin in Doctor Who.
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Daniels said she stopped working to care for him, “but none of us had any idea it would happen so quickly.”
He added that Gelder was “the kindest, most generous, most loving human being.”
“He was a wonderful, wonderful actor and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and light.”
“I honestly don’t know what I will do without him by my side. He handled his terrible illness with such courage, without self-pity. Ever. He was remarkable and will be sorely missed.”
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