Ian Gelder: Game of Thrones actor who played Kevan Lannister dies aged 74
Ian Gelder, known for his portrayal of Kevan Lannister in the renowned fantasy series Game of Thrones, passed away at the age of 74.
Throughout his extensive career, the British actor graced screens in productions such as Torchwood, His Dark Materials, Doctor Who, Snatch, and The Bill, among others.
Gelder’s death on Monday comes after a five-month battle with bile duct cancer, as revealed by his husband and fellow actor Ben Daniels via Instagram.
Daniels remembered Gelder as both a “wonderful actor” and a steadfast support, describing him as an “absolute rock.”
In the heartfelt post, Daniels shared that Gelder faced his illness with remarkable courage, prompting Daniels to cease working to provide care during his partner’s final days.
“He was the kindest, most generous-spirited and loving human being,” Daniels wrote.
“He was a wonderful wonderful actor and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and light.”
Gelder appeared in five series of Game of Thrones as Kevan Lannister and was most recently seen in an episode of the BBC One period detective series Father Brown, earlier this year.
