Actor and writer Michael Patrick has died at 35 after battling Motor Neuron Disease.
The Irish actor, known for a small role in Game of Thrones Season 6, passed away in Northern Ireland Hospice while surrounded by family and friends, his wife Naomi Sheehan confirmed.
He was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease in February 2023, an incurable condition that progressively affects nerve function and movement.
In a tribute, Sheehan said he died peacefully after 10 days in hospice care, describing him as a joyful, inspiring person with “infectious laughter” and strong spirit. She also shared his favorite quote encouraging people to “eat, drink, love.”
Patrick revealed in his final social media post that doctors had given him about a year to live, though he remained focused on future plans.
A Cambridge graduate and Royal Shakespeare Company performer, he appeared in productions such as Measure for Measure and The Taming of the Shrew. Even after his diagnosis, he continued acting, notably playing the lead in Richard III at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre in 2024.