Who Was Michael Patrick? All About Game Of Thrones Actor Who Died After Battling Neurological Disease

Michael Patrick has passed away at the age of 35. The Irish actor, known for appearing in Game of Thrones Season 6, died in hospice care, as confirmed by his wife Naomi Sheehan on Instagram on April 8. He had been battling Motor Neuron Disease, an incurable illness that affects the nerves controlling movement, with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis being its most common form, though his exact diagnosis was not disclosed.

Naomi Sheehan wrote on Instagram, "Last night, Mick sadly passed away in the Northern Ireland Hospice,” Sheehan began. “He was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease 1st February 2023. He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Words can’t describe how broken-hearted we are."

Sheehan went on to state, "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,” she wrote. “He lived a life as full as any human can live. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A titan of a ginger haired man."

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"We are so grateful for every person who supported us through the last few years," she concluded. "Mick loved this quote from Brendan Behan and this feels appropriate now: ‘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. Eat. Drink. Love. Naomi — Mick’s wife," she further added.