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Andrew Dunbar: 'Game Of Thrones' Actor Andrew Dunbar Dies On Christmas Eve

Actor Andrew Dunbar, the body double for Theon Greyjoy on HBO’s Game of Thrones and a frequent extra on the series, died at home in Belfast, Ireland on Christmas Eve.

Dunbar was in his 30s and also worked as a DJ.

His acting career included appearances on the TV shows Line Of Duty and Derry Girls.

He also worked as a Game of Thrones tour guide.

Pamela Smyth, the head of crowd makeup at Game of Thrones, was quoted in reports that Dunbar was “always professional and mannerly, with a big broad beaming smile.