Tragic Game of Thrones actor Darren Kent shared final heart-warming Twitter post weeks before he died aged 36 after long health battle
- Game of Thrones actor Darren Kent shared final Tweet weeks before his death
- Kent, who died at 36, was also famous for his role in soap opera EastEnders
- He won the Best Actor Award at the Van D’or Awards for his role in Sunnyboy
Former Game of Thrones actor Darren Kent shared a heart-warming Twitter post just weeks before his death at the age of 36.
As well as starring in Game of Thrones, as a Goatherd from Slavers Bay, the Essex-born actor was also famous for his roles in EastEnders and Snow White and the Huntsman.
Kent won the Best Actor Award at the Van D’or Awards for his role in Sunnyboy and has also worked as a director.
However, he also battled with osteoporosis, arthritis and an extremely rare skin disorder in his early career.
A much-loved actor, who received a number of tributes from friends and family following his passing, Kent’s warm personality can be seen in the final Tweet he posted before his passing.
Heart-warming: A much-loved actor, who received a number of tributes from friends and family following his passing, Kent’s warm personality can be seen in the final Tweet he posted before his passing. Posting a picturesque photo, Kent captioned the Tweet: ‘To infinity and beyond!’
EastEnder: The Essex-born actor was famous for his roles in EastEnders and Snow White and the Huntsman. Kent won the Best Actor Award at the Van D’or Awards for his role in Sunnyboy and has also worked as a director.
Posting a picturesque photo, Kent captioned the Tweet: ‘To infinity and beyond!’
The Tweet was posted on July 24, and has been viewed over 3,000 times on the platform.
Two users have replied to the Tweet since his death, paying their respects by posting ‘RIP’.
Kent had over 5,000 followers on his account, which he frequently used to post about other films, TV shows and productions.
He also responded to an open letter from Daniel Keeble on June 18, saying: ‘I love the feedback from my director.’
Keeble, reacting to a new production he had been directing called Alleviate, starring Kent, said: ‘I’ve been spending my day working on Alleviate…and right now I cant really put into words how I’m feeling. Not sure I’ve ever made something so emotional…I can’t stop crying.’
His friends and fans have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes to the star and praised his talent.
Darren’s agency Carey Dodd Associates announced his death on Twitter, writing: ‘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. RIP my friend’.
TV and theatre star Lee Mead – who starred in Darren’s film Mein Freund – also voiced his sadness at the news.
He wrote: ‘Darren was an amazing human being and so special. Always giving of his time to people and always so positive.
Kent had over 5,000 followers on his account, which he frequently used to post about other films, TV shows and productions. He also responded to an open letter from Daniel Keeble on June 18, saying: ‘I love the feedback from my director.’ Keeble was reacting to a new production he had been directing called Alleviate
Starman: Kent won the Best Actor Award at the Van D’or Awards for his role in Sunnyboy and has also worked as a director
‘A fine actor too and he achieved so much as well. Such heartbreaking news’.
Fellow director Jane Gull penned: ‘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 xxxx’.
Darren’s first roles came in Shameless in 2004, while his big break was in Mirrors in 2008 after his studies at Italia Conti stage school in London had finished.
His mother and agency released an obituary that read: ‘His indomitable spirit and love of life inspired all he met and he will be remembered not only for his talent, but as a warm and generous friend.’
Darren Kent’s Obituary
Award winning actor, Darren Kent (also know as Darren Harper), passed away last Friday surrounded by his family and closest friends.
Born and raised in Essex, he graduated from Italia Conti Stage School in 2007 and initially cut his teeth as an entertainer as a Pointin’s Blue Coat. He went on to appear in some of the best loved TV and films in recent years including Game of Thrones, Eastenders, Les Misérables, Malpractice, Blood Drive, The Frankenstein Chronicles and films including Mirrors and Dungeons and Dragons.
He was a talented writer and director and in 2021 the BBC asked him to direct an episode of the series The Break. He also directed award winning short film, You Know Me, which won Best Director and Best Short film at the January London International monthly Film Festival.
His indomitable spirit and love of life inspired all he met and he will be remembered not only for his talent, but as a warm and generous friend.
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