'Game of Thrones' Actor Michael Patrick Dies at 35 Following Battle with Muscular Condition

Actor and writer Michael Patrick has sadly died.

Michael, who appeared in a season 6 episode of Game of Thrones, passed away on Tuesday (April 7) at the age of 35 following a battle with a muscular condition called Motor Neuron Disease.

The Irish native’s wife Naomi Sheehan shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, April 8, revealing that Michael died while in hospice care.

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“Last night, Mick sadly passed away in the Northern Ireland Hospice. He was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease 1st February 2023,” Naomi wrote. “He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends.”

Motor Neuron Disease rapidly “attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work” and is incurable, according to the MND Association.

“Words can’t describe how broken-hearted we are,” Naomi continued. “It’s been said more than once that Mick was an inspiration to everyone who was privileged enough to come into contact with him, not just in the past few years during his illness but in every day of his life. He lived a life as full as any human can live. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A titan of a ginger haired man.”

“We are so grateful for every person who supported us through the last few years,” she concluded. “Mick loved this quote from Brendan Behan and this feels appropriate now: ‘The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you.’ So, don’t overthink it. Eat. Drink. Love.”

Our thoughts are with Michael Patrick‘s loved ones during this difficult time. RIP.