Game of Thrones star Ian Gelder dies at 74 following cancer battle
His husband and fellow actor Ben Daniels shared the news of Ian Gelder's death on Instagram. Gelder lost his life at the age of 74 on Monday, May 6, succumbing to bile duct cancer just five months after his diagnosis.
"I’d stopped all work to be his carer but neither of us had any idea that it would all be so fast. He was my absolute rock and we’d been partners for more than 30 years. If we weren’t together we spoke to each other everyday. He was the kindest, most generous spirited and loving human being. He was a wonderful wonderful actor and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and light." Daniels expressed.
"I honestly don’t know what I’ll do without him by my side. He coped with his dreadful illness with such bravery, with no self pity. Ever. He was remarkable and will be so missed. This pic was taken at Christmas time after I’d got him out of hospital and even though he’d gone through the worst three weeks there you can still see his joy and love shining through." Daniels continued in his post.