'˜Game of Thrones' star Peter Vaughan passes away
British actor, Peter Vaughan, who was best known for roles in hit television series '˜Game of Thrones' and '˜Porridge' has died at the age of 93.
Vaughan played Maester Aemon in ‘Game of Thrones’ which was filmed on location in Northern Ireland.
A statement from his agent, Sally Long-Innes, said: “This is to confirm that very sadly Peter Vaughan passed away at approximately 10.30 this morning [Tuesday].
“He died peacefully with his family around him.”
Vaughan was born Peter Ohm on April 4 1924 in Shropshire.
The talented actor also had parts in Terry Gilliam’s ‘Brazil’ and Sam Peckinpah’s ‘Straw Dogs’.