The actor Michael Patrick, a star of Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 35
9 april 2026 в 05:13
Irish actor Michael Patrick, who appeared in one of the episodes of «Game of Thrones», - has passed away after a three-year battle with a rare illness. He was 35 years old. Michael’s wife, Naomi, announced his passing in an Instagram post on April 8, 2026.
«Unfortunately, last night Mick passed away in a hospice in Northern Ireland», - she wrote, adding, «He was diagnosed with 'motor neuron disease' on February 1, 2023. He was hospitalized 10 days ago and was under the care of an incredible team of medical professionals. He left peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Words cannot express how devastated we are».
What is motor neuron disease? Here’s what we know about the illness that led to Michael’s tragic death.
Michael appeared in episode 6 of season 6 of «Game of Thrones» as a wild rebel.
As mentioned, Michael’s wife, Naomi, confirmed that his diagnosis of «motor neuron disease» was the cause of his deterioration and subsequent death.
In her statement on Instagram, Naomi paid tribute to her late husband, calling him «an inspiration to all who had the fortune to meet him, not only in the last years of his illness but in every day of his life».
«He lived such a full life as only a person can. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A giant with red hair», - she continued. «We are very grateful to everyone who supported us in recent years. Mick loved this quote from Brendan Behan, and it seems fitting now: 'The most important things in the world are to eat, drink, and have someone love you.' So don’t complicate it. Eat. Drink. Love».
The couple started a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe in December 2025 to cover Michael’s tracheostomy. The fund raised $ 100,000.
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a group of neurological disorders that gradually destroy a person’s motor neurons, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Motor neurons are nerve cells that control the movement of muscles involved in basic actions such as walking, speaking, and swallowing.
Messages from neurons in the brain are typically referred to as upper motor neurons, which are transmitted to neurons in the spinal cord, also known as lower motor neurons.
When a patient’s muscles cannot receive these messages from the lower motor neurons, muscle stiffness occurs.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for MND
«Unfortunately, last night Mick passed away in a hospice in Northern Ireland», - she wrote, adding, «He was diagnosed with 'motor neuron disease' on February 1, 2023. He was hospitalized 10 days ago and was under the care of an incredible team of medical professionals. He left peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Words cannot express how devastated we are».
What is motor neuron disease? Here’s what we know about the illness that led to Michael’s tragic death.
Michael appeared in episode 6 of season 6 of «Game of Thrones» as a wild rebel.
As mentioned, Michael’s wife, Naomi, confirmed that his diagnosis of «motor neuron disease» was the cause of his deterioration and subsequent death.
In her statement on Instagram, Naomi paid tribute to her late husband, calling him «an inspiration to all who had the fortune to meet him, not only in the last years of his illness but in every day of his life».
«He lived such a full life as only a person can. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A giant with red hair», - she continued. «We are very grateful to everyone who supported us in recent years. Mick loved this quote from Brendan Behan, and it seems fitting now: 'The most important things in the world are to eat, drink, and have someone love you.' So don’t complicate it. Eat. Drink. Love».
The couple started a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe in December 2025 to cover Michael’s tracheostomy. The fund raised $ 100,000.
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a group of neurological disorders that gradually destroy a person’s motor neurons, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Motor neurons are nerve cells that control the movement of muscles involved in basic actions such as walking, speaking, and swallowing.
Messages from neurons in the brain are typically referred to as upper motor neurons, which are transmitted to neurons in the spinal cord, also known as lower motor neurons.
When a patient’s muscles cannot receive these messages from the lower motor neurons, muscle stiffness occurs.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for MND
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