Image Credit: Courtesy of Michael Patrick/Instagram Irish actor Michael Patrick, who appeared in an episode of Game of Thrones, died after a three-year battle with a rare illness. He was 35. Michael's wife, Naomi, broke the news of his untimely death in an Instagram post on April 8, 2026. "Last night, Mick sadly passed away in the Northern Ireland Hospice," she wrote, before adding, "He was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease 1st February 2023. He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.