Andrew passed away this week (Picture: HBO)

Game Of Thrones alum Andrew Dunbar sadly passed away on Christmas Eve.

The extra, who was in his 30s, is said to have died suddenly in his home in East Belfast the day before Christmas.

Pamela Smyth, Head of Crowd Makeup on Game Of Thrones told Belfast Live: ‘Even among the thousands of extras that came through the crowd room on Thrones – Andrew always stood out.’

Co-star and friend Andy McClay, added: ‘Everyone always wanted Andrew. There was just something about him that was special.


‘People always felt good around him, happy, excited for the day’s work and there was always a lot of fun when he was around.’



His cause of death is not yet known. According to the publication, Andrew’s funeral is taking place on Monday.

Who did Andrew Dunbar play in Game Of Thrones?

Andrew was an extra on Game Of Thrones who played a variety of characters and starred as Alfie Allen’s body double for the character Theon Greyjoy.

Expanding on what it was like working with Andrew, Andy said: ‘I’d say most of us felt the same when we came on set, we wanted Andrew to be there, we’d search him out. He was like a gel that kept us all together.

‘A lot of people plan to travel to attend his funeral; actors, directors, make-up and many, many more. Everyone who met Andrew loved him.

‘He did a lot of different things, including working as a Game Of Thrones tour guide which he was brilliant at. He could have made it as a professional actor but he really wanted to do his art and DJ.’

Andrew is remembered fondly by GOT cast and crew members (Picture: HBO)

Make-up artist Katrina Doran said: ‘I first met Andrew when we were filming the epic Battle of the Bastards at Saintfield for season 6 – he was a Northern Ally on John Snow’s side of the battle.

‘Always with a big smile and was super professional and polite. He was an extra on nearly every job I’ve worked on – season 6, 7 and 8 on GOT, The Frankenstein Chronicles 2 and on Krypton series 2 so over the years the makeup team got to know him really well.

‘He was one my [sic] favourite extras to get in the chair as we had some serious philosophical debates as well as just daft conversations that ended in fits of laughter. He was a real gem. To say we will all miss him is an understatement.’

A spokesperson for The Extras Dept highlighted Andrew’s notable TV roles in their tribute to him, saying: ‘He’ll be remembered in his roles as a Stark and Theon Greyjoy’s Double on Game Of Thrones, a corrupt police officer on Line of Duty, the poor fella cornered by Colum on Derry Girls, and a Rebel on Krypton to name a few.

‘But most of all he’ll be remembered by his kind soul and infectious personality. Thank you for all you did for us Andrew. We will miss you dearly.’



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