It is with heavy hearts that we report the death of veteran actor Peter Vaughan who passed away at the age of 93.
Vaughan is perhaps best known for his appearances in the classic sitcom Porridge and the show Game of Thrones and also received a British Academy Television Award nomination for his performance in Our Friends in the North.
During his decades-long career, Vaughan appeared alongside individuals such as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Frank Sinatra and Ronnie Barker. Most recently, he delighted fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones for his performance of Aemon Tagaryen.
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From Daily Mail:
His many other roles included parts in TV shows Citizen Smith – in which he played the authoritarian father of Robert Lindsay’s girlfriend – and as the ageing butler William Stevens in Merchant Ivory’s film The Remains of the Day.
Confirming his death today, his agent Sally Long-Innes said: ‘This is to confirm that very sadly Peter Vaughan passed away at approximately 10.30 this morning. He died peacefully with his family around him.’
After the news was announced, hundreds of Game of Thrones fans – including those who produce, write and star in the show – paid their respects to the actor using the traditional tribute for members of the Night’s Watch, which was led by Vaughan’s character.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Vaughan’s entire family during this tragic time!