Actor Michael Patrick, known for his appearance in the television series Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 35, his wife has shared. The actor had been battling Motor Neuron Disease.
On Instagram, Michael Patrick’s wife, Naomi, shared the sad news that her husband had passed away. He was only 35.
Patrick had been battling Motor Neuron Disease, which, according to the MND Association, rapidly “attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work.” As of today, it remains incurable.
The most common form of the disease is ALS. Michael Patrick’s family did not specify his exact diagnosis.
Naomi revealed he had been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease on February 1, 2023. He had been admitted to the hospital 10 days earlier.
She went on to praise the “incredible team” at the hospital, where he passed away “peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.”
‘Game of Thrones’ actor Michael Patrick dies at 35
“Words can’t describe how broken‑hearted we are,” Michael Patrick’s wife, Naomi, wrote on Instagram. “It’s been said more than once that Mick was an inspiration to everyone who was privileged enough to come into contact with him — not just in the past few years during his illness, but in every day of his life. He lived a life as full as any human can live. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A titan of a ginger‑haired man.”
“We are so grateful for every person who supported us through the last few years. Mick loved this quote from Brendan Behan, and it feels appropriate now: The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink, and somebody to love you. So don’t overthink it. Eat. Drink. Love,” the post concluded.
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Michael Patrick’s IMDb page states he studied acting at the University of Cambridge, where he performed with the famous Cambridge Footlights comedy troupe. He later attended the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, England.
He appeared in several Shakespeare productions at the legendary Royal Shakespeare Company in London, including roles in Measure for Measure and The Taming of the Shrew.
Had only one year to live
Michael Patrick landed a role in the acclaimed television show Game of Thrones, appearing in season six. He also starred in television series such as Blue Lights and This Town, as well as the BBC series My Left Nut.
Additionally, he appeared in six episodes of Blasts from the Past and four episodes of The Spectacular.
Despite his diagnosis, Patrick continued to work. In 2024, he appeared in the title role in a production of Richard III at the Belfast Lyric Theatre. His final role was in the German television movie Mordlichtern – Tod auf den Färöer Inseln, which premiered in 2025.
On February 6, Michael Patrick shared his final social media post, revealing that his neurologist had given him one year to live.
Patrick wrote, “still lots to live for and lots planned.”
Rest in peace, Michael Patrick. Our thoughts go out to his family.
