Game of Thrones Actor Ian Gelder Dies After Cancer Battle

Death comes five months after diagnosis

Gelder played Kevan Lannister in the HBO series

British actor Ian Gelder, known for portraying Kevan Lannister in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, has passed away. In December, a representative for Gelder confirmed he had been diagnosed with cancer.

The news of Gelder's passing was confirmed on his Instagram account, with a photo of the actor smiling in front of a Christmas tree accompanied by the caption: "With great sadness and a heavy heart...."