Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday, 11 August. His death was announced on Facebook by Carey Dodd Associates.
Darren Kent. Photo| Courtesy
Kent suffered from osteoporosis, arthritis and a rare skin disorder early in his career. However, his cause of death has not been confirmed.
Kent had his first acting role in 2008 film Mirrors, starring Ben Carson. He later won Best Actor award in 2012’s Van D’or awards ceremony for the character Danny in the movie Sunnyboy.
Darren Kent was famously known as Goatherd in a 2014 episode of Game of Thrones. In addition, he also held brief roles in TV programmes Green Fingers and Malpractice.
The star also appeared in episodes of EastEnders and earlier this year played a corpse in Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.
Fans and actors alike have been paying tribute to Kent, with director Jane Gull writing,
”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.”
Jane Gull
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 pic.twitter.com/Fz81LszZkF
“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.”
Celebrity Big Brother and Gogglebox star Sandi Bogle added,
“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.”
Sandi Bogle
Iv lost 2 amazing incredible inspirational wonderful people in my life my father who passed away today and Darren Kent 💔😭😭💔😫🥺💔 I’m lost for words 🫣🫢😫 pic.twitter.com/EyPPqSln4Y
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