US Edition'Game of Thrones' Actor Michael Patrick Dead at 35
- Actor Michael Patrick, also known as Michael Campbell, died at 35 on Tuesday at Northern Ireland Hospice following a battle with motor neurone disease.
- Diagnosed in February 2023, the Belfast native experienced progressive muscle weakness, eventually requiring a wheelchair while continuing to create theatre and raise awareness.
- Patrick gained acclaim for his "legendary" portrayal of Richard III at the Lyric Theatre, becoming the first disabled actor to play the Shakespearean role in Ireland.
- Funeral services will be held Monday, April 13, at 11:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Carryduff, with burial following at Roselawn Cemetery.
- Executive producer Jimmy Fay stated the theatre community has "lost a great artist" who "used the slings and arrows" to create "visceral and vibrant art.
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Irish actor Michael Patrick, known for his brief appearance in Game of Thrones, died at the age of 35. He had been living with motor neurone disease, a rare neurological condition, for over three years. He passed away on Tuesday, April 7. His wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed the news in a note shared on Instagram. He had been admitted to the Northern Ireland Hospice around 10 days earlier, where he spent his final days. In medical terms, "Motor ne…
Irish actor Michael Patrick died on Tuesday at the age of 35, according to The Irish Times, which reported that he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2023. Patrick, whose real name was Michael Campbell, was considered one of Ireland's most talented artists, according to the newspaper.
The Game of Thrones actor has died, suffering from motor neurone disease.
The Irish actor Michael Patrick, known from "Game of Thrones", is dead. At the age of 35 he dies from a rare neurological disease.
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