Actor and record-holder Neil Fingleton has passed away at the age of 36.

The Game of Thrones star died due to sudden heart failure yesterday, Saturday 25 February.

After playing basketball for years, Neil turned his head to acting, and played the role of Mag the Mighty in popular HBO series, Game of Thrones.

Many fans have taken to Twitter to share their sadness of his passing:

RIP Neil Fingleton 

— Sharon Begley (@shrnwarks) February 26, 2017

Neil Fingleton now Bill Paxton not a great start to 2017.

— Ian Johnston (@krg172x) February 26, 2017

@HistoricalPics RIP form a true Fan of you & the Game of Thrones

— Captain (@SidneyH55651478) February 26, 2017

@WatchersOTWall r.i.p gentle giant

— sweettee (@sweetone5211) February 26, 2017