British actor Ian Gelder, known for his portrayal of Kevan Lannister in the acclaimed television series “Game of Thrones,” has passed away.
The 74-year-old actor was celebrated for his versatile performances across a range of productions, including Torchwood, His Dark Materials, Doctor Who, Snatch, and The Bill.
Gelder lost his battle with bile duct cancer, succumbing to the illness five months after diagnosis. His husband and fellow actor, Ben Daniels, announced his passing on Instagram.
Daniels described Gelder as his rock who touched everyone who worked with him. He said the deceased actor coped with the illness with such bravery and no self-pity.
“It is with huge huge sadness and a heavy heart broken into a million pieces that I’m leaving this post to announce the passing of my darling husband and life partner Ian Gelder. Ian was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December and yesterday he passed at 13.07. 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 every day. 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. 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. Rest well, my sweet Chianni. Xxxx”
What to know about bile duct cancer
Bile duct cancer is a disease that affects the bile ducts. Bile ducts are small tubes in the digestive system that connect the liver and gall bladder.
The symptoms of bile duct cancer include;
- Change in eye colour ( From white to yellow)
- Jaundice
- Pale-coloured poo and darker urine
- General weakness
- Loss of Appetite
- Weight loss
- Stomach pain
- Feeling and or being sick
- Fever and high body temperature