Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Shock as Thrones actor Andrew dies suddenly
Friends and colleague pay tributes
TRIBUTES are being paid to a Game Of Thrones actor following his sudden death.
Andrew Dunbar passed away at his home in Martinez Avenue, East Belfast, on Christmas Eve.
Originally from Portrush, Co Antrim, he was described as the dearly beloved son of Edna and the late Roy, loving brother of David and Alan and a muchloved brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin.
An artist, actor and DJ, Andrew, who was in his 30s, was renowned as an extra on the set of the hit HBO Game Of Thrones. He also appeared in other hit shows including Line Of Duty.
Actor Andy Mcclay said: “There was something about him that was special.
“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 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 an actor but he really wanted to do his art and DJ. I always thought Andrew lived in the moment and he always looked out for everyone else. After a challenging day or crappy weather, he’d make you stop and talk it out. When I heard he’d died suddenly, it just broke me.”
Helen Sloan, principal stills photographer for Game Of Thrones, said: “Yesterday morning we heard the awful news that we lost one of our Thrones Family. Andrew Dunbar was an absolute gem. Funny, charming, beautiful.
“An excellent addition to Thrones all the way through. A beautiful performer and a great guy to have around.”
Andrew’s funeral will take place on Monday at Ballywillan Presbyterian Church in Portrush at 2pm.