Irish actor Michael Patrick, who appeared in one episode of “Game of Thrones,” has died. He was 35.
Michael passed away while in hospice care in Ireland, his wife, Naomi Sheehan, announced on Instagram on Wednesday.
He was battling Motor Neuron Disease (MND), a neurological disorder that destroys motor neurons, which control skeletal muscle activity such as walking, breathing, speaking, and swallowing, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Michael was diagnosed with the disorder in February 2023, Naomi said.
“He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends,” she shared.
Michael’s wife said their family is “broken-hearted” over his death.
“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,” Naomi continued.
“He lived a life as full as any human can live. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A titan of a ginger haired man,” Naomi added, thanking “every person who supported us through the last few years.”
At the end of her post, Naomi shared Michael’s favorite quit from Irish poet Brendan Behan: “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,” she added in her own words. “Eat. Drink. Love.”
Michael shared his final Instagram post on Feb. 6, in which he shared that his neurologist told him he had about one year left to live.
“I don’t want to risk a significant amount of that time being in a hospital bed,” he wrote, adding that he “still [has] lots to live for and lots planned.”
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